Tzanck smears: please add - medicalspirit

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Tzanck cells (multinucleated giant cells) are found in:
Herpes simplex
Varicella and herpes zoster
Pemphigus vulgaris
Cytomegalovirus

*Tzanck smears stained by Giemsa (Dif-Quick) or Wright stain demonstrating
multinucleated giant cells due to Herpes virus.

* dermatomal distribution should help to differentiate.. if they give the case w/ image
mneumonic i made: Very , HHeavy, Personal, Computer = Tzanck brand

* Please correct or add if I miss anything.