Varicella Zoster Virus Characteristics

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Which of the following is the best diagnostic material for herpes zoster virus isolation?

Early vesicular lesions (correct)

Serum samples

Cerebrospinal fluid

Crusted lesions

What is the most rapid method for detecting herpes zoster virus?

Direct immunofluorescence

PCR amplification of VZV DNA (correct)

Centrifugation-enhanced cultures (shell vials)

Cell culture

Which of the following groups is at higher risk of developing herpes zoster due to decreased T-cell function?

Children

Healthy adults

Organ transplant recipients (correct)

Pregnant women

Which of the following is the most common complication of herpes zoster?

Postherpetic neuralgia Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia in patients aged over 60 years?

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Which of the following viruses is associated with hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

Coxsackievirus A Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Coxsackievirus A infections?

Meningitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the route of transmission for Coxsackievirus infections?

Fecal-oral route Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Coxsackievirus infections is correct?

They can mimic other virus infections and cause skin rash Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended control measure for non-immune pregnant contacts exposed to varicella-zoster virus?

Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) Signup and view all the answers

Varicella Zoster Virus Characteristics

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Which of the following is the best diagnostic material for herpes zoster virus isolation?

What is the most rapid method for detecting herpes zoster virus?

Which of the following groups is at higher risk of developing herpes zoster due to decreased T-cell function?

Which of the following is the most common complication of herpes zoster?

What is the risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia in patients aged over 60 years?

Which of the following viruses is associated with hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of Coxsackievirus A infections?

What is the route of transmission for Coxsackievirus infections?

Which of the following statements about Coxsackievirus infections is correct?

What is the recommended control measure for non-immune pregnant contacts exposed to varicella-zoster virus?

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