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In a Tzanck smear, the presence of multinucleated giant cells indicates infection with Epstein Barr virus (EBV).
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Epstein Barr virus (EBV) is transmitted by infected blood transfusion.
False
Primary infection with Epstein Barr virus in childhood typically results in lifelong immunity.
True
Detection of viral antigens in vesicular fluid using PCR is a common method for diagnosing Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections.
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Infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein Barr virus can manifest as fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, rash, and hepatitis.
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The Paul Bunnel test is used to detect the presence of EB virus in the blood.
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Rubella is caused by a DNA virus.
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Rubella can be transmitted by arthropods.
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Congenital rubella syndrome can lead to cataract in the affected fetus.
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause infectious mononucleosis.
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Maculopapular rash in rubella is due to direct viral effects on the skin.
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Infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) leads to lifelong immunity.
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CMV infection can lead to restenosis in coronary angioplasty patients.
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In immunocompromised hosts, CMV can cause pneumonia, retinitis, graft rejection, and disseminated disease.
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Congenital CMV infection can lead to blindness, deafness, mental retardation, and microcephaly in newborns.
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One of the diagnostic methods for congenital CMV infection is detecting intranuclear cytomegalic inclusions.
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Polyclonal activation of B cells is commonly observed in Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection.
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Detection of IgM or rising titer of IgG is not useful in diagnosing congenital CMV infection.
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