Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections ( 15 Questions)
A client with genital herpes asks the nurse about the mode of transmission for HSV-2. What should the nurse explain?
"HSV-2 is mainly transmitted through exposure to infected genital secretions." This statement is correct.
HSV-2 is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected genital secretions, including sexual contact.
"HSV-2 is commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact, such as kissing or sharing utensils." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-2 is not commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact.
It is primarily associated with genital infections and is spread through sexual contact.
"HSV-2 transmission is primarily through blood transfusions." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-2 transmission is not primarily through blood transfusions.
Sexual contact is the main mode of transmission for HSV-2.
"HSV-2 transmission is exclusively through respiratory droplets." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-2 transmission is not exclusively through respiratory droplets.
It is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and exposure to infected genital secretions.
Choice A rationale:
"HSV-2 is mainly transmitted through exposure to infected genital secretions." This statement is correct.
HSV-2 is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected genital secretions, including sexual contact.
Choice B rationale:
"HSV-2 is commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact, such as kissing or sharing utensils." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-2 is not commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact.
It is primarily associated with genital infections and is spread through sexual contact.
Choice C rationale:
"HSV-2 transmission is primarily through blood transfusions." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-2 transmission is not primarily through blood transfusions.
Sexual contact is the main mode of transmission for HSV-2.
Choice D rationale:
"HSV-2 transmission is exclusively through respiratory droplets." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-2 transmission is not exclusively through respiratory droplets.
It is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and exposure to infected genital secretions.