A patient comes to the clinic complaining of a red rash of small, fluid-filled blisters and is suspected of having herpes zoster. What presentation is most consistent with herpes zoster?
A) Grouped vesicles occurring on lips and oral mucous membranes
B) Grouped vesicles occurring on the genitalia
C) Rough, fresh, or gray skin protrusions
D) Grouped vesicles in linear patches along a dermatome
Ans: D
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Herpes zoster, or shingles, is an acute inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia, causing localized, vesicular skin lesions following a dermatome. Herpes simplex type 1 is a viral infection affecting the skin and mucous membranes, usually producing cold sores or fever blisters. Herpes simplex type 2 primarily affects the genital area, causing painful clusters of small ulcerations. Warts appear as rough, fresh, or gray skin protrusions.
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