Posted: August 16th, 2017

The nurse providing education regarding sexually transmitted diseases includes which of the following statements regarding herpes virus 2 (herpes genitalis)?

The nurse providing education regarding sexually transmitted diseases includes which of the following statements regarding herpes virus 2 (herpes genitalis)?
a) In pregnant women with active herpes virus, babies delivered vaginally may become infected with the virus.
Therefore, a cesarean delivery may be performed if the virus recurs near the time of delivery.
b) Transmission of the virus requires sexual contact.
Asexual transmission by contact with wet surfaces or self-transmission (i.e., touching a cold sore and then touching the genital area) can occur.
c) Transmission occurs only when the carrier has symptoms.
Transmission is possible even when the carrier does not have symptoms.
d) The virus is very difficult to kill.
Usually, the virus is killed at room temperature by drying.