Tingling, redness, and mild discomfort before a herpetic lesion presents are collectively called _________
antipyretic symptoms.
prodromal symptoms.
bifurcated symptoms.
none of the above.
prodromal symptoms.
Rationale: Prodromal symptoms are any symptoms that present prior to the disease manifesting itself into a raised lesion. For example, a scratchy throat and fatigue are prodromal symptoms that occur before the flu. A tingling lip or pain below the surface of the tissue is a prodromal symptom that occurs prior to a herpetic breakout.
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