Recurrent herpes simplex virus infection in the mouth is referred to as

a. angular chelitis.
b. migratory glossitis.
c. herpes labialis.
d. aphthous ulcer.


c. Recurrent herpes simplex virus infection around the mouth, referred to as herpes labialis, "cold sore," or "fever blister," is also caused by HSV-1 and occurs in individuals who previously had primary herpes.

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A) causing death. B) causing pugilistic posturing. C) causing pain. D) which is not fatal in most cases.

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The directional term ________ refers to body parts toward or in front of the body

A) posterior B) dorsal C) anterior D) ventral

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The process of destruction of all microorganisms is called

A) disinfection B) filtration C) sanitization D) sterilization

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What is the correct code for acute respiratory distress syndrome?

A. J80 B. J80.0 C. J81.0 D. J81

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