Which statement is false regarding the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) from mother to fetus?
a. Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period.
b. The risk is higher in women who have a primary HSV infection.
c. The risk is higher in women who experience ruptured membranes more than 6 hours before delivery.
d. The risk is higher when internal fetal monitoring devices are used.
Ans: a. Neonatal infection of HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period.
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