Keratinocyte Dysadhesion, Also Known as Acantholysis, Due to Desmosome Weakening

question 31

Multiple Choice

Keratinocyte dysadhesion, also known as acantholysis, due to desmosome weakening by autoantibodies is the disease mechanism attributed to which of the following?

• A) Epidermolysis bullosa
• B) Mucous membrane pemphigoid
• C) Pemphigus vulgaris
• D) Herpes simplex infections
• E) None of the above

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