Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections — Flashcards

Geographical ulcers is a feature of _____ herpes simplex

The most common infectious complication of Varicella is secondary bacterial superinfection of the _____, which is caused by S. pyogenes or S. aureus.

New widespread, painful eruptions with a virus that normally causes localized or mild vesicular eruptions, occurring in a patient with pre existing skin disease (eg. atopic dermatitis) points to the diagnosis of _____ eruption

The usual causative virus for Kaposi Varicelliform eruption is _____

Recurrent target lesions on palms and sole is s/o _____ infection

_____ syndrome is a papular acrodermatitis seen as a reaction of skin to a viral infection, such as HBV or EBV

Which dermatome is most commonly affected in shingles?_____

Recurrent target lesions on palms and sole is s/o _____ infection

The _____ is a diagnostic test used to identify HSV or VZV through a smear of an opened skin vesicle.

_____ is a painful hand vesicle that occurs when the skin comes in contact with HSV-1 or HSV-2 (common in dentists)