Pathology · single question
The most frequent location of RECURRENT herpes simplex (herpes labialis) is:
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Correct answer: C. Mucocutaneous junction (vermilion border) of the lip
- A. The tongue dorsum is not the typical site of recurrent HSV.
- B. Attached/keratinized gingiva and hard palate are sites for recurrent INTRAORAL HSV, but the most common overall recurrence is herpes labialis.
- C. Correct. Recurrent HSV most commonly presents as herpes labialis at the mucocutaneous (vermilion) junction of the lips.
- D. The floor of the mouth (non-keratinized) is not a typical recurrence site.
Note: Recurrent INTRAORAL herpes favors keratinized mucosa (attached gingiva, hard palate); recurrent herpes overall (labialis) favors the vermilion border.