MDCAT Biology MCQ #10

A patient develops painful vascular lesions in the mouth and lips. Which specific virus is the most common cause of these oral lesions?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #10

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient develops painful vascular lesions in the mouth and lips. Which specific virus is the most common cause of these oral lesions?

    • A) Varicella zoster
    • B) Herpes simplex type 2
    • C) Herpes simplex type 1
    • D) Epstein-Barr virus

    Answer: Herpes simplex type 1

    Explanation: Herpes simplex type 1 causes oral lesions. Type 2 is primarily responsible for genital herpes, though both belong to the same family.