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Viruses, Part 1: DNA Viruses

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This fact sheet will review the spectrum of DNA viruses that cause or are associated with cutaneous manifestations. DNA virus classification, clinical findings, potential treatments, and other board-relevant facts will be discussed.

4. Which virus can cause aplastic crisis in patients with thalassemia?

a. hepatitis B virus

b. herpes simplex virus

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c. human papillomavirus

d. parvovirus B19

e. variola virus