FAU Advanced Health Assessment Practice Test

What condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1?

1. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

2. Herpetic stomatitis

3. Oral thrush

4. Mononucleosis

The correct answer is: Herpetic stomatitis

Herpetic stomatitis is indeed caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This condition typically presents as painful ulcers and lesions in and around the oral cavity, often accompanied by fever and swollen lymph nodes, particularly in children. HSV-1 is primarily associated with infections of the mouth and face, leading to the development of these symptoms. In contrast, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is primarily caused by coxsackievirus and presents with sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Oral thrush results from an overgrowth of Candida species and is characterized by white patches in the oral cavity, which is unrelated to viral infections. Mononucleosis, commonly known as "mono," is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leading to symptoms like fatigue, fever, and sore throat. Therefore, the recognition of herpetic stomatitis as a consequence of HSV-1 aligns with established virology and clinical presentations.