This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Which of the following viruses, in addition to HSV-1 and HSV-2, produces the cytopathologic findings of multinucleated giant cells? (NOT RELATED) \nSelect and explain. \nA. Adenovirus, B. Cytomegalovirus, C. Human papillomavirus, D. Varicella-zoster virus', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: A Tzanck smear assay can be used to identify the characteristic cytopathologic effects of multinucleated giant cells in herpetic skin lesions; however, this assay cannot distinguish among HSV-1, HSV-2, and VZV infections.', 'role': 'assistant'}]