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Herpes infection lasts for a limited time in the host's body.
Herpes infection lasts for a limited time in the host's body.
False (B)
Prodromal symptoms of herpes include fever and fatigue.
Prodromal symptoms of herpes include fever and fatigue.
False (B)
Herpes lesions typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.
Herpes lesions typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.
False (B)
Recurrence of herpes outbreaks is uncommon.
Recurrence of herpes outbreaks is uncommon.
Patients usually experience one episode of herpes per year.
Patients usually experience one episode of herpes per year.
Acyclovir can only be used orally for treating herpes.
Acyclovir can only be used orally for treating herpes.
Pencyclovir should be applied every 4 hours for people aged over 12 years.
Pencyclovir should be applied every 4 hours for people aged over 12 years.
Herpes treatment with acyclovir should be continued for 3 days.
Herpes treatment with acyclovir should be continued for 3 days.
Immunocompromised patients may not experience severe symptoms with herpes outbreaks.
Immunocompromised patients may not experience severe symptoms with herpes outbreaks.
Both acyclovir and pencyclovir have many drug interactions.
Both acyclovir and pencyclovir have many drug interactions.
What type of formulation is typically preferred by patients due to being less messy?
What type of formulation is typically preferred by patients due to being less messy?
For skin that is moderately dry to very dry, which formulation is recommended?
For skin that is moderately dry to very dry, which formulation is recommended?
At what age can hydrocortisone be used according to the text?
At what age can hydrocortisone be used according to the text?
How long is the maximum duration of treatment for steroids mentioned in the text?
How long is the maximum duration of treatment for steroids mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended frequency for applying treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis?
What is the recommended frequency for applying treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Which age group is more commonly affected by the adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Which age group is more commonly affected by the adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
What role does Malassezia ovale play in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
What role does Malassezia ovale play in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Where does the rash typically appear in adult seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Where does the rash typically appear in adult seborrhoeic dermatitis?
What is the primary causative agent for cold sores?
What is the primary causative agent for cold sores?
How is the herpes simplex virus (HSV) spread in cold sore infections?
How is the herpes simplex virus (HSV) spread in cold sore infections?
What happens to the herpes virus during reactivation?
What happens to the herpes virus during reactivation?
Why is hydrocortisone not recommended for athlete's foot treatment?
Why is hydrocortisone not recommended for athlete's foot treatment?
Which fungal skin infection is commonly known as tinea pedis?
Which fungal skin infection is commonly known as tinea pedis?
What is a recommended treatment for mild scalp involvement?
What is a recommended treatment for mild scalp involvement?
What increases the risk of developing athlete's foot?
What increases the risk of developing athlete's foot?
How can tineapedis be acquired?
How can tineapedis be acquired?
