Friday Pop Quiz 9/11/2026
A 16 year old patient returns to clinic after spending spring break in Miami complaining of separation of his nails from his nail bed. He also has a sunburn. The patient has erythematous comedones and pustules on his cheeks, forehead, chin and upper back [see photo], and was started on treatment for these findings at his last visit. Which of the following most likely caused his nail findings?
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A 16 year old patient returns to clinic after spending spring break in Miami complaining of separation of his nails from his nail bed. He also has a sunburn. The patient has erythematous comedones and pustules on his cheeks, forehead, chin and upper back [see photo], and was started on treatment for these findings at his last visit. Which of the following most likely caused his nail findings?
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What is the causative agent of the condition depicted in the image?
A. Herpesvirus
B. Adenovirus
C. Papillomavirus
D. Parvovirus
E. Poxvirus
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …