Varicella and Zoster Vaccines Quiz

What is the most common cause of herpangina?

Coxsackievirus A (correct)
Echoviruses
Propionibacterium acnes
Enteroviruses

Which type of exposure is not a common mode of transmission for the enteroviruses that cause herpangina?

Respiratory droplet (correct)
Fecal-oral
Oral-oral
Person-to-person

What is the purpose of using a mouth rinse with a topical anesthetic like lidocaine for herpangina?

To reduce fever
To reduce anorexia
To reduce headache
To reduce oral pain (correct)

What is the most common age group affected by herpangina?

Infants and children (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Propionibacterium acnes in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris?

It is part of the normal skin microbiome and works with other factors to cause acne (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common type of acne lesion seen in acne vulgaris?

Vesicles (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is the most common cause of folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles?

Staphylococcus aureus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a deep folliculitis of the bearded skin?

Sycosis barbae (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a focal purulent inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue?

Furunculosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a deeper infection producing multiple adjacent draining sinuses?

Carbunculosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate effect on pain when the purulent lesions rupture spontaneously and drain?

Immediate relief of pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is a common cause of folliculitis associated with a hot tub?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for Varicella Zoster virus?

Direct contact (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of complications in children with Varicella Zoster virus infection?

Secondary bacterial infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the Varivax vaccine, which is live-attenuated, typically given?

12 to 15 months old (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of latency for Varicella Zoster virus in the body?

Sensory ganglia of cranial nerves and spinal dorsal root ganglia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which antiviral medication is recommended for immunocompromised individuals with Varicella Zoster virus infection?

Acyclovir (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication seen in children with Varicella Zoster virus infection?

Secondary bacterial infections of skin lesions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for herpetic whitlow?

Being an adult with no history of herpes simplex virus infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the diagnosis of herpetic whitlow?

Definitive diagnostic testing includes the Tzanck test, viral cultures, or PCR (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for preventing recurrences of herpetic whitlow?

Oral acyclovir given during the prodromal period (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the skin manifestations of gonococcemia?

Widespread pustules on an erythematous or hemorrhagic base are characteristic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for gonococcemia?

Intravenous antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, or ceftizoxime (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following precautions should be taken to avoid contracting gonococcemia?

Intimate contact with infected individuals should be avoided (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the varicella vaccine and the zoster vaccine?

Varicella vaccine is live attenuated, while zoster vaccine is a recombinant subunit vaccine. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the progression of lesions in varicella from macules to papules to vesicles?

Pustule growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which age group experiences more severe symptoms of varicella according to the text?

Older children and adults (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe groups of vesicles limited to one or two dermatomes in zoster?

Centripetal pattern (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes postherpetic neuralgia?

Pain that persists for weeks, months, or years after shingles eruption clears. (B) Signup and view all the answers