The stage in pox lesions involved with spread of virus?

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QUESTION

The stage in pox lesions involved with spread of virus?

OPTIONS

(A) Papule
(B) Vesicle
(C) Macula
(D) Pustule

ANSWER

(B) Vesicle

EXPLANATION

The vesicular stage of a pox lesion contains abundant virus in vesicular fluid and is important in dissemination to adjacent tissue or susceptible contacts. Macules and papules are earlier developmental stages, while pustules are later inflammatory lesions; the vesicle is the stage classically associated with spread.

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