A Tzank smear is used to identify HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV infections, revealing multinucleated giant cells.
El frotis de Tzanck se utiliza para identificar infecciones por VHS-1, VHS-2 y VZV, mostrando células gigantes multinucleadas.
| Front | Tzank smear is used to identify what viral infections? |
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| Back | HSV-2 VZV Multinucleated Giant cells ↓ |
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