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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is educating a group of adolescents about Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections. Which statement accurately describes the transmission of HSV-1?
"HSV-1 is primarily transmitted through sexual contact." This statement is incorrect.
While HSV-1 can be transmitted through sexual contact, it is not primarily transmitted in this way.
HSV-1 is more commonly associated with oral-to-oral contact, such as kissing or sharing utensils.
"HSV-1 is commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact, such as kissing or sharing utensils." This statement is correct.
HSV-1 is commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact.
It can be spread through activities like kissing or sharing utensils that come into contact with the oral mucosa, where the virus resides.
"HSV-1 is mainly transmitted through exposure to infected genital secretions." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-1 is primarily associated with oral infections and is not typically transmitted through exposure to infected genital secretions.
"HSV-1 transmission is exclusively through blood transfusions." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-1 transmission is not exclusively through blood transfusions.
While it is possible to transmit HSV-1 through blood transfusions in rare cases, it is not the primary mode of transmission.
Choice A rationale:
"HSV-1 is primarily transmitted through sexual contact." This statement is incorrect.
While HSV-1 can be transmitted through sexual contact, it is not primarily transmitted in this way.
HSV-1 is more commonly associated with oral-to-oral contact, such as kissing or sharing utensils.
Choice B rationale:
"HSV-1 is commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact, such as kissing or sharing utensils." This statement is correct.
HSV-1 is commonly transmitted through oral-to-oral contact.
It can be spread through activities like kissing or sharing utensils that come into contact with the oral mucosa, where the virus resides.
Choice C rationale:
"HSV-1 is mainly transmitted through exposure to infected genital secretions." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-1 is primarily associated with oral infections and is not typically transmitted through exposure to infected genital secretions.
Choice D rationale:
"HSV-1 transmission is exclusively through blood transfusions." This statement is incorrect.
HSV-1 transmission is not exclusively through blood transfusions.
While it is possible to transmit HSV-1 through blood transfusions in rare cases, it is not the primary mode of transmission.