Differential Diagnosis of Oral Ulcers and Blisters
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What is the typical age of onset for herpetiform aphtae?

  • Less than 10 years old
  • More than 40 years old
  • Between 20-30 years old (correct)
  • Any age, with no specific preference
  • What is the primary mode of transmission for Primary Herpes Simplex infection?

  • Direct contact (correct)
  • Airborne transmission
  • Vector-borne transmission
  • Contaminated food and water
  • What is the characteristic of vesicles in Herpes Simplex infection?

  • Fluid-filled blisters that are easily ruptured (correct)
  • Painful and inflamed
  • Chronic and non-healing
  • Thick-walled and hard to rupture
  • What is the typical presentation of Oral Lichen Planus?

    <p>Waxy, itchy patches on any oral mucosal surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the condition that results from the reactivation of Varicella zoster virus?

    <p>Shingles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probable diagnosis of a 20-year-old patient with an ulcer that started at childhood, has a yellow fibrin base, and a pronounced inflammatory halo?

    <p>Aphtous ulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of aphtous ulcers?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the thinning and wasting of epithelium, often seen in the elderly?

    <p>Atrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an ulcer that is deeper than an erosion and has a defined border?

    <p>Ulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a blistering disease that is caused by an autoimmune response to gluten intake?

    <p>Celiac disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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