Match the viral disease with the skin lesions produced.Viral diseases may be used more than once.
-Erythematous macular rash over the trunk and neck that lasts 24 hours

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Roseola (exanthema subitum) is characterized by a short-lived erythematous macular rash over the trunk and neck that lasts 24 hours.

Answer: A
 Rubella (German measles) also presents with an erythematous macular rash, but it usually starts on the face and spreads downward to the trunk and extremities.

Answer: B
 Rubeola (red measles) produces a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the trunk and extremities. The rash is maculopapular and lasts for several days.

Answer: D
 Varicella (chickenpox) produces a rash that starts as small red papules and progresses to vesicles and crusts. Lesions are usually present all over the body.

Answer: E
 Herpes zoster (shingles) is characterized by painful vesicles that follow a dermatomal distribution.

Match the Viral Disease with the Skin Lesions Produced