PATHO 3280 Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Etiology of herpes - CORRECT ANSWER -herpes virus contact with skin and mucous
membranes; persists in latent form in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV-1 - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs above the waist; common on the lips, face, and mouth•
Healing in 10 to 14 days;
persists in a latent form
Stress can exacerbate it
Contact transmission
no cure
HSV-2 - CORRECT ANSWER -responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - CORRECT ANSWER -usually begins with burning or tingling
sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - CORRECT ANSWER -no but there is treament to keep breakouts
under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV? - CORRECT ANSWER -Antivirals like acyclovir.
herpes zoster (shingles) - CORRECT ANSWER -acute inflammatory disease of a dermatomal
segment of the skin
along the spinal nerves or spinal tract (Dorsal root ganglia)
, Shingles vaccine is available and for what age? - CORRECT ANSWER -50
What does shingles look like? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cluster of fluid-filled blisters, often in a
band
erythematous bases
usually unilaterally
typically in patients over 60 or people with weak immune support
Mid torso, shoulder/neck, or side of face
Shingles treatments - CORRECT ANSWER -gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - CORRECT ANSWER -microsporum, trichophyton, epidermophyton
tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWER -fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea capitis - CORRECT ANSWER -ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections - CORRECT ANSWER -Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral scalingand central clearing•
Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
Yeast infections - CORRECT ANSWER -undiagnosed immunodeficiencydisorder of superficial
infection of skin and/ormucous membranes
Monitor overuse of antibiotics because __________ - CORRECT ANSWER -this can cause a
disruption of normal flora
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Etiology of herpes - CORRECT ANSWER -herpes virus contact with skin and mucous
membranes; persists in latent form in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV-1 - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs above the waist; common on the lips, face, and mouth•
Healing in 10 to 14 days;
persists in a latent form
Stress can exacerbate it
Contact transmission
no cure
HSV-2 - CORRECT ANSWER -responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - CORRECT ANSWER -usually begins with burning or tingling
sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - CORRECT ANSWER -no but there is treament to keep breakouts
under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV? - CORRECT ANSWER -Antivirals like acyclovir.
herpes zoster (shingles) - CORRECT ANSWER -acute inflammatory disease of a dermatomal
segment of the skin
along the spinal nerves or spinal tract (Dorsal root ganglia)
, Shingles vaccine is available and for what age? - CORRECT ANSWER -50
What does shingles look like? - CORRECT ANSWER -Cluster of fluid-filled blisters, often in a
band
erythematous bases
usually unilaterally
typically in patients over 60 or people with weak immune support
Mid torso, shoulder/neck, or side of face
Shingles treatments - CORRECT ANSWER -gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - CORRECT ANSWER -microsporum, trichophyton, epidermophyton
tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWER -fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea capitis - CORRECT ANSWER -ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections - CORRECT ANSWER -Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral scalingand central clearing•
Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
Yeast infections - CORRECT ANSWER -undiagnosed immunodeficiencydisorder of superficial
infection of skin and/ormucous membranes
Monitor overuse of antibiotics because __________ - CORRECT ANSWER -this can cause a
disruption of normal flora
