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What is the main difference between the skin lesions of herpes zoster and chickenpox?
What is the main difference between the skin lesions of herpes zoster and chickenpox?
- Herpes zoster lesions contain multinucleated giant cells, while chickenpox lesions do not.
- Herpes zoster lesions are restricted to one area of the skin, while chickenpox lesions are randomly distributed. (correct)
- Herpes zoster lesions consist of closely grouped vesicles, while chickenpox lesions are individual.
- Herpes zoster lesions have eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies, while chickenpox lesions do not.
What is the underlying reason for the difference in distribution of skin lesions between herpes zoster and chickenpox?
What is the underlying reason for the difference in distribution of skin lesions between herpes zoster and chickenpox?
- Herpes zoster involves intraneural spread of the virus, while chickenpox involves viremic spread. (correct)
- Herpes zoster lesions are more closely grouped due to the inflammatory response, while chickenpox lesions are more dispersed.
- Herpes zoster is caused by reactivation of latent virus, while chickenpox is caused by a new infection.
- Herpes zoster affects the sensory nerves, while chickenpox affects the skin directly.
What histopathological feature is common to both herpes zoster and chickenpox skin lesions?
What histopathological feature is common to both herpes zoster and chickenpox skin lesions?
- Multinucleated giant cells
- Closely grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
- Eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies
- Both a and b (correct)
Which of the following statements about the relationship between herpes zoster and chickenpox is true?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between herpes zoster and chickenpox is true?
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Why are the lesions of herpes zoster more closely grouped compared to chickenpox?
Why are the lesions of herpes zoster more closely grouped compared to chickenpox?
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