A 70-year-old woman presents with several erythematous patches and associated ulcers of her gingiva. The lesions have been continuously present for at least 5 months. The patient describes the appearance of blisters before the ulcers. She has no eye, genital, or skin lesions, and she has not been taking any drugs. This patient most likely has:

a. Primary herpes
b. Varicella
c. Erythema multiforme
d. Major aphthae
e. Mucous membrane pemphigoid


E

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