In teaching about herpes simplex virus (HSV), the nurse would include which statement?
a. Drugs can be given during pregnancy to prevent transmission to the fetus.
b. Once the lesions have healed completely, the infection is gone.
c. HSV infection is transmitted to the fetus through the mother's blood.
d. HSV infection can be treated, but not cured, with proper medications.
ANS: D
Proper medications, including Acyclovir and valacyclovir, can reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks but do not cure HSV. Also, they cannot be given during pregnancy. HSV can be transmitted from the mother to her baby as the baby passes through the birth canal.
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