A male client is diagnosed with herpes simplex. Which statement about herpes simplex infection is true?
a- During early pregnancy, herpes simplex infection may cause spontaneous abortion or premature delivery.
b- Genital herpes simplex lesions are painless, fluid-filled vesicles that ulcerate and heal in 3 to 7 days
c- Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis usually is bilateral and causes systemic symptoms.
d- A client with genital herpes lesions can have sexual contact but must use a condom.
Answer A.
Herpes simplex may be passed to the fetus transplacentally and, during early pregnancy, may cause spontaneous abortion or premature delivery.
Genital herpes simplex lesions typically are painful, fluid-filled vesicles that ulcerate and heal within 1 to 2 weeks.
Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis usually is unilateral and causes localized symptoms, such as conjunctivitis.
A client with genital herpes lesions should avoid all sexual contact to prevent spreading the disease.
a- During early pregnancy, herpes simplex infection may cause spontaneous abortion or premature delivery.
b- Genital herpes simplex lesions are painless, fluid-filled vesicles that ulcerate and heal in 3 to 7 days
c- Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis usually is bilateral and causes systemic symptoms.
d- A client with genital herpes lesions can have sexual contact but must use a condom.
Answer A.
Herpes simplex may be passed to the fetus transplacentally and, during early pregnancy, may cause spontaneous abortion or premature delivery.
Genital herpes simplex lesions typically are painful, fluid-filled vesicles that ulcerate and heal within 1 to 2 weeks.
Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis usually is unilateral and causes localized symptoms, such as conjunctivitis.
A client with genital herpes lesions should avoid all sexual contact to prevent spreading the disease.