Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Infection with HSV-1

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding infection with HSV-1 and HSV-2?

• A) Although the primary site of occurrence of HSV-1 is above the waist and of HSV-2 below the waist, each infection may occur at either site.
• B) HSV-1 can be differentiated from HSV-2 on the basis of skin lesions and other clinical manifestations.
• C) HSV-1 cannot be transmitted by sexual contact.
• D) HSV-2 is transmitted entirely by sexual contact.

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