Hannah has a history of genital herpes. What will be the likely guidance from her physician?

A. She should not be concerned since herpes simplex virus can be easily controlled with drugs.
B. She will have to deliver by cesarean section even if there is NO evidence of an outbreak at the time of her delivery.
C. She should be prescribed suppressive therapy with acyclovir in the last month of pregnancy.
D. She should be treated with antibiotics throughout pregnancy.


Answer: C

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