ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Answer: C - Varicella zoster is caused by chickenpox. The condition has two variants: primary and recurrent. Primary infection presents fever, lymphadenopathy, prodromic malaise, macules, papules, vesicles, and ulcers on the skin and on the oral mucosa. Recurrent infection presents dermatomal distribution of vesicles and ulcers that are commonly seen on the trunk and trigeminal areas. Treatment includes the chickenpox vaccine and other supportive therapies. Aspirin should be avoided in children because of its association with Reye’s syndrome.