Molluscum Contagiosum — Flashcards

Diffuse molluscum contagiosum infection in adults suggests _____ infection and/or immuno-suppression

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

What is the most prevalent molluscum contagiosum virus?_____

_____ bodies are seen on the Tzank smear in Molluscum contagiosum

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)

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