An individual with widespread blistering of the skin and oral mucosa due to a misguided attack of desmosomes by their own antibodies is likely suffering from which of the following disorders?

A. Neoplasm
B. Pemphigus vulgaris
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Situs inversus
E. Multiple sclerosis


Answer: B

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