Tzank smear is for -: (A) HZV, (B) Psittacosis, (C) Cryptococcus, (D) Ricketssia
Answer is A. Ans is 'a' i.e., HZV o Tzank smear is done for vesiculobullous disorders.Tzank smear findings in bullous disordersDisordersFindingso PemphigusAcantholysiso Bullous pemphigoidPredominantly eosinophilso Varicella-zoster infectionMultinucleated giant cellso Herpes simpex infectionMultinucleated giant cellso Toxic epidermal necrolysisNecrotic cells