Which of the following terms describes the first exposure to herpes virus?
a. primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
b. recurrent herpes simplex infection
c. herpes labialis
d. angular chelitis
a. Primary herpes simplex virus or primary herpetic gingivostomatitis infections occur with the first exposure to HSV-1 or HSV-2 . They can occur in infants, children, or adults and are characterized by fever, malaise, nausea and vomiting, and oral vesicles.
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a. stomach b. liver c. gallbladder d. pancreas
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The prevalence of obesity is increasing among
A) Adolescents B) Children C) Adults D) All of the above
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