Oral Aphthous Ulcers

question 74

Multiple Choice

Oral aphthous ulcers:

• A) Occur because of reinfection by HSV
• B) Can be diagnosed by cytologic smears
• C) Are typically preceded by vesicles
• D) May be seen occasionally on the vermilion of the lips
• E) None of the above

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