Which of the Following Statements is TRUE Regarding Genital Herpes

Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding genital herpes?
A) Reappearance of lesions is the result of new infections.
B) It can only be transmitted when lesions are evident.
C) There is an effective vaccine to prevent infection.
D) Acyclovir is effective in reducing the occurrence of lesions, but is not a cure.
E) Herpes can be prevented using vaginal spermicidal creams.

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir is effective in reducing the occurrence of lesions, but it is not a cure for genital herpes. A) is incorrect because reoccurrence is due to activation of the virus already present in the body, not new infections. B) is incorrect because asymptomatic shedding can also transmit the virus. C) is incorrect because there is currently no effective vaccine for genital herpes. E) is incorrect because vaginal spermicidal creams do not protect against herpes infections.