An Indication of Infection with Human Herpesvirus 4 Is

Question

An indication of infection with Human herpesvirus 4 is
A) "swimmer's itch."
B) "bull's eye" rash.
C) a bubo.
D) high fever and sore throat.
E) an ulcerating sore.

Accepted Answer

High fever and sore throat are common symptoms of infection with Human herpesvirus 4, also known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is a common virus that can cause infectious mononucleosis, which is characterized by these symptoms. Swimmer's itch is caused by a different type of organism, a parasitic flatworm, and results in a rash rather than fever and sore throat. A bubo is a swollen and painful lymph node, typically caused by bacterial infections such as bubonic plague. A bull's eye rash is a characteristic symptom of Lyme disease, which is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. An ulcerating sore can be caused by a variety of infections but is not specific to Human herpesvirus 4.