Question

Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2) is transmitted through which routes?

Options

• Blood transfusion only

• Sexual contact exclusively

• Contaminated needles exclusively

• Sexual contact and skin-to-skin contact with sores

Answer 1

HSV-2 is transmitted primarily through sexual contact and skin-to-skin contact with herpetic sores. Direct contact with vesicular lesions transmits the virus. Vertical transmission from mother to newborn can occur during childbirth.