Herpes Zoster and Chickenpox Skin Lesions

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.

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.

Multinucleated giant cells

Closely grouped vesicles on an erythematous base

Eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies

Both a and b (correct)

<p>Herpes zoster is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The virus targets the sensory nerves specifically in herpes zoster.</p> Signup and view all the answers