NEETPGAI
SubjectsBlogPricing
Log inStart Free
NEETPGAI

AI-powered NEET PG preparation platform. Master all 19 subjects with adaptive MCQs, AI tutoring, and spaced repetition.

Product

  • Subjects
  • Pricing
  • Blog

Features

  • Adaptive MCQ Practice
  • AI Tutor
  • Mock Tests
  • Spaced Repetition

Resources

  • Blog
  • Study Guides
  • NEET PG Updates
  • Help Center

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Stay updated

© 2026 NEETPGAI. All rights reserved.
Subjects/Microbiology/Microbiology
Microbiology
medium
bug Microbiology

A 35-year-old male farmer presents with multiple discharging cervical sinuses. Which of these stains will be useful for the diagnosis? Where does this organism normally colonise in the body?

A. Grocott Methenamine silver, skin
B. PAS, intestine
C. AFB, mouth
D. Gram-stain, oropharynx

Explanation

Ans: C. AFB, mouth(Ref Ananthanarayan 10/e p398, 8/e p391-391' I larrison 19/e p1088)In this farmer, who presented with multiple discharging cervical sinuses, the most likely diagnosis is actinomycosis.Actinomyces - Not acid-fast organism.Actinomycosis:Occurs most commonly at an oral, cervical, or facial site, usually as a soft tissue swelling, abscess, or mass lesion that is often mistaken fir a neoplasm.The angle of the jaw is generally involved, but a diagnosis of actinomycosis should be considered with any mass lesion or relapsing infection in the head and neck.

Practice similar questions

Sign up free to access AI-powered MCQ practice with detailed explanations and adaptive learning.

Start Practicing Free More Microbiology Questions