Dermatologic Rashes Exam 3 Page 1 of 8
Chickenpox (Varicella) highly contagious, caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
o S/S: skin rash, low-grade fever, intense pruritus
, Dermatologic Rashes Exam 3 Page 2 of 8
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) cutaneous and neurologic disorder caused by reactivation of VZV.
o S/S: pain, itching, tingling erythematous rash, followed by the appearance of grouped
herpetiform vesicles.
Chickenpox (Varicella) highly contagious, caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
o S/S: skin rash, low-grade fever, intense pruritus
, Dermatologic Rashes Exam 3 Page 2 of 8
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) cutaneous and neurologic disorder caused by reactivation of VZV.
o S/S: pain, itching, tingling erythematous rash, followed by the appearance of grouped
herpetiform vesicles.