Malaria, Dengue and Other Tropical Fevers
- Previous year questions on Malaria, Dengue and Other Tropical Fevers for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Medicine section of the exam.
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- 30 live questions in Malaria, Dengue and Other Tropical Fevers.
- 4 of 30 questions carry a verified exam year: 2017, 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.A sewage worker with fever and jaundice presented to the emergency department. Lab investigations revealed increased blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine - indicative of renal failure. Which of the following antibiotics is preferred in this patient?
- AErythromycin
- BDoxycycline
- CPenicillin G✓ Correct answer
- DCiprofloxacin
Q2.Durcks granuloma seen in:
- ASpleen
- BHeart
- CBrain✓ Correct answer
- DLymph node
Q3.In a patient with dengue hemorrhagic fever, which of the following is most important to monitor?
- AHemoglobin
- BTLC
- CPlatelet count
- DHematocrit✓ Correct answer
Q4.Which of the following is NOT the criteria to discharge a patient of dengue haemorrhagic fever?
- AAfebrile for 24 hours without antipyretics
- BPlatelet count greater than 50,000 cells
- CReturn of appetite
- DAtleast 24 hours since recovery from shock✓ Correct answer
Q5.After Dengue hemorrhagic shock, what is the criteria for the patient to be discharged from the hospital?
- AAfter return of appetite✓ Correct answer
- BAfter urine output more than 200ml
- C24hrs after recovery from shock
- DFever controlled by paracetamol for >24hrs
Q6.Dengue shock syndrome is characterized by the following except :
- AHepatomegaly
- BPleural effusion
- CThrombocytopenia
- DDecreased haemoglobin✓ Correct answer
Q7.All of the following are true about severe malaria except:
- AHypoglycemia, blood sugar level less than 40 mg
- BCreatinine more than 3 mg/dL
- CLDH > 750 U/L
- DHematocrit more than 15✓ Correct answer
Q8.Tourniquet test is used in daily follow-up of patients with:
- AZika virus
- BDengue virus✓ Correct answer
- CChikungunya
- DSwine flu
Q9.Which of the following drugs is not used in typhoid fever?
- AAmikacin✓ Correct answer
- BCiprofloxacin
- CCefixime
- DAzithromycin
Q10.What is the effective management of a dengue patient with warning signs without shock and haemorrhage-
- ASteroids
- BPlatelet transfusion
- CIV fluids✓ Correct answer
- DAntiviral
Answer key
Q1: C. Penicillin G; Q2: C. Brain; Q3: D. Hematocrit; Q4: D. Atleast 24 hours since recovery from shock; Q5: A. After return of appetite; Q6: D. Decreased haemoglobin; Q7: D. Hematocrit more than 15; Q8: B. Dengue virus; Q9: A. Amikacin; Q10: C. IV fluids.
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