Genital Herpes Quiz

1. How many types of herpes simplex virus are there?

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

2. Besides the genital area and the mouth, where else can HSV sores occasionally appear?

A. HandsB. FeetC. TrunkD. All of the above

3. How is the virus passed from person to person?

A. Through the airB. Through sexual intercourseC. On dirty toilet seatsD. By shaking hands or other casual touch

4. Early symptoms of genital herpes include which of the following?

A. Flulike symptoms including aching muscles, headache, and feverB. Itching or burning sensation where the lesion is about to appearC. Swollen lymph glands in the groin areaD. All of the above

5. When HSV is not active in the body, what happens to it?

A. It lies dormant in the liverB. It lies dormant inside nerve cellsC. It is eliminated from the bodyD. None of the above

6. How often does an outbreak of lesions occur?

A. Once a monthB. Several times a yearC. Once a decadeD. It varies from person to person

7. What should a pregnant person with HSV do to prevent passing the virus on to the baby?

A. Stay in close contact with the obstetrician during pregnancyB. Be prepared to have a cesarean delivery if an outbreak occurs at the time of laborC. Take an antibioticD. A and B

8. How is genital herpes diagnosed?

A. Physical exam and health historyB. X-rayC. UltrasoundD. All of the above

9. How is genital herpes treated?

A. With medicineB. With radiationC. With surgeryD. None of the above

10. What should an infected person do during an outbreak?

A. Keep the infected area dry and cleanB. Don't touch the soresC. Don't have sexual contactD. All of the above

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