Question

Which of the following statements regarding the herpes simplex virus is not accurate?

Answer 1

Answer:

The not accurate statement is D.

H-S-V-one, and not H-S-V-two, can be passed on from mother to infant during childbirth.

Explanation:

The part that is not accurate is that HSV two cannot be passed on from mother to infant during childbirth. Actually this HSV is the most probable that cause this transmission, because HSV two is more often infected in genitals, HVS one is fairly common in other places like mouth.

On the other hand, other options are accurate, because, as has been said, HSV two is linked with genital symptoms, HSV one is fairly common and both of them can be found almost anywhere on the body.

It's important to say that Herpes Simplex Virus cause several infections during live, because the virus cannot be destroyed, given that it hides pretty well from the immunological system.

Answer 2

If a mother is having an outbreak of genital herpes at the time of childbirth, it can expose the baby to both types of HSV, and may put them at risk for serious complications. So the answer is D.