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Bullous Viral Eruptions

1 What do herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) have in common? HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV are all members of the human herpesvirus family. Other members of this family include cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, human herpesvirus-6, human herpesvirus-7, and…

Viral Exanthems

1 What is the difference between an exanthem and an enanthem? Any skin rash that appears abruptly and affects several areas of the body simultaneously is called an exanthem, from the Greek origin “ exanthema ,” which means “ breaking…