A 35-Year-Old Guy Visits the Doctor with a Skin Rash

A 35-year-old guy visits the doctor with a skin rash. The patient was admitted to the hospital six months ago for Pneumocystis pneumonia and severe mouth ulcers. He does not take any prescriptions, but he routinely consumes alcohol and engages in recreational drug usage. Physical examination reveals a broad rash with lesions similar to the one depicted in the figure below. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's current condition?

A) Arsenic exposure
B) Cytomegalovirus
C) Epstein-Barr virus
D) Hepatitis C virus
E) Herpes simplex virus type 1
F) Human herpesvirus type 8
G) Human papillomavirus
H) Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1
I) Ultraviolet radiation
J) Vinyl chloride exposure

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free