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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)

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  • Q1
    What is the primary clinical manifestation of varicella (chickenpox) caused by Varicella Zoster Virus?
    Itchy vesicular rash
    Pneumonia
    Bacterial infection
    Fever and muscle aches
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main mode of transmission for Varicella Zoster Virus?
    Airborne droplets
    Vector-borne transmission
    Blood contact
    Fecal-oral route
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the term for the reactivation of Varicella Zoster Virus later in life?
    Herpes simplex
    Smallpox
    Cytomegalovirus
    Herpes zoster
    30s
  • Q4
    Which vaccine is used to prevent varicella (chickenpox)?
    Varicella vaccine
    HPV vaccine
    Influenza vaccine
    MMR vaccine
    30s
  • Q5
    What complications can arise from a primary varicella infection in adults?
    Rheumatoid arthritis
    Diabetes mellitus
    Chronic fatigue syndrome
    Pneumonia
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a common diagnostic test used to confirm Varicella Zoster Virus infection?
    Urinalysis
    PCR test
    Complete blood count (CBC)
    Chest X-ray
    30s
  • Q7
    Which demographic is at the highest risk of severe complications from varicella infection?
    Healthy teenagers
    Immunocompromised individuals
    Pregnant women
    Elderly individuals
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the characteristic appearance of the rash caused by Varicella Zoster Virus?
    Pustular and crusted
    Papular and scaly
    Dew drop on a rose petal
    Flat and red
    30s
  • Q9
    What percentage of adults who have had chickenpox may experience herpes zoster later in life?
    Approximately 20-30%
    15-20%
    40-50%
    5-10%
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the standard treatment for mild cases of varicella in healthy individuals?
    Corticosteroids
    Symptomatic relief
    Antiviral medication
    Antibiotics
    30s

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