The lesion which is erythematous, recurrent and distributed along with the sensory nerve trunk is_____________?
Correct answer: B. Herpes zoster
- A. Erythema multiformae
- B. Herpes zoster
- C. Herpetic gingivo stomatis
- D. Recurrent aphthous
Explanation
Herpes zoster produces recurrent, painful vesicular or erythematous lesions along the distribution of a sensory nerve, usually unilaterally. Aphthae and herpes simplex do not characteristically follow a specific sensory nerve trunk.
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