Full 2L QBank
Dental Viral infections 60d67177

Multinucleate giant cells on Tzanck test are seen in all Except?

A
Varicella
B
Herpes zoster
C
Pemphigus
D
Molluscum contagiosum
High-Yield Explanation
Tzanck test is popular for rapid identification of multinucleate giant cells, used for Herpes simplex infection which are not pathognomonic Also seen in varicella, herpes zoster and pemphigus. Diagnosis of herpes simplex infection depends on clinical suspicion suppoed by electron microscopy of fresh lesional fluid, DNA hybridization, immunofluorescence, PCR and viral culture For Molluscum contagiosum : Henderson Paterson inclusion bodies.

Related Dental MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now