Herpes Simplex Virus Infections — 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

Localized Kaposi varicelliform eruption may be self-resolving or may be treated with oral _____

_____ is a blistering skin disorder most commonly associated with HSV infection

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.

Tzanck smears are prepared by scraping the _____ of the early vesicles in chickenpox

Hint: base/margins

What are three causes of rash on the palms and soles? _____, Rickettsia rickettsii, Coxsackievirus A