A Herpetic Lesion on the Finger or Hand is Known

Question

A herpetic lesion on the finger or hand is known as a
A) fever blister.
B) pox.
C) macule.
D) whitlow.
E) furuncle.

Accepted Answer

A herpetic lesion on the finger or hand is known as a whitlow. Fever blisters (A) are typically found on or around the mouth, pox (B) refer to a group of viral infections that cause skin lesions, macule (C) is a flat, discolored spot on the skin, and a furuncle (E) is a boil or skin abscess.