A Patient Has a Unilateral Vesicular Eruption Which Is Described

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has a unilateral vesicular eruption which is described as burning and stabbing in intensity. To differentiate between herpes simplex and herpes zoster, which test will the provider order?

• A) Polymerase chain reaction analysis
• B) Serum immunoglobulins
• C) Tzanck test
• D) Viral culture

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