Viral Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts — Flashcards

Which herpesvirus groups are associated with pityriasis rosea?_____

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

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

What are two infectious causes of erythema multiforme?_____

Type _____ molluscum contagiosum virus is more common in adults and those with HIV infection

_____ viral lesions affect the face and palms

Hint: Smallpox or Chickenpox

What is the most prevalent molluscum contagiosum virus?_____

High fever commonly develops 2 or 3 days _____ the onset of Kaposi varicelliform eruption.

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.