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Which herpesvirus is primarily associated with oral herpes?

  • Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) (correct)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2)
  • Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)

Which virus can cause both chickenpox and shingles?

  • Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1)
  • Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
  • Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) (correct)

Which herpesvirus is primarily associated with genital herpes?

  • Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) (correct)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1)
  • Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

Which herpesvirus can establish a latent (inactive) infection in the host and then reactivate at a later time?

<p>Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herpesvirus is typically associated with cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth?

<p>Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herpesvirus is primarily associated with anal region sores or blisters?

<p>HSV-2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause a painful rash along a specific nerve pathway later in life?

<p>Varicella-Zoster Virus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herpesvirus is typically associated with fever blisters around the mouth?

<p>HSV-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is characterized by an itchy rash with red spots and blisters?

<p>Varicella-Zoster Virus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herpesvirus is primarily associated with causing sores or blisters in the genital and anal regions?

<p>Herpes Simplex Virus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1)

A virus that causes cold sores, fever blisters, and can also infect the genital area.

Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)

A virus that causes chickenpox in children and shingles in adults.

Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2)

A virus primarily associated with genital herpes, causing sores and blisters in the genital and anal regions.

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

A virus that causes infectious mononucleosis (mono) and can cause lymphoma.

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Shingles

A virus that can cause a painful rash along a specific nerve pathway, usually occurring later in life, after chickenpox infection.

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Chickenpox

A viral infection characterized by a painful, itchy rash with red spots and blisters.

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

A condition caused by the reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster Virus, resulting in a painful rash.

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Genital Herpes

A viral infection that causes sores or blisters in the genital and anal regions.

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Oral Herpes

A type of infection that affects the mouth, causing cold sores or fever blisters.

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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

A virus that infects the body and can cause various diseases, including infectious mononucleosis.

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