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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2013

A 14-year-old boy complains of rash on the lips, pain while talking and eating. These presentations showed up three days ago. Similar rash has appeared 1-4 times a year for three years. Objectively: general condition is satisfactory, the body temperature is of 36,9°C. On the vermilion border of the lower lip and the skin below there are multiple small grouped vesicles with serous content, and crusts. What is the etiology of the disease?

Answer options

  1. Streptococci
  2. Herpes zoster Virus
  3. Herpes simplex virus
  4. Staphylococci
  5. Coxsackie virus
Correct answer

Herpes simplex virus

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