A healthcare professional had taught a pregnant woman about the risk of transmitting herpes simplex virus (HSV) from her to her fetus. What statement by the woman indicates the professional needs to provide more information?
a. Neonatal infection with 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 prolonged ruptured membranes.
d. The risk is higher when internal fetal monitoring devices are used.
Answer: a. Neonatal infection with HSV rarely occurs in the intrapartum or postpartum period.
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