True about herpes simplex genitalis are all except: March 2012
Ans: C i.e. May lead to malignancy Herpes simplex genitalis From 70-90% of cases of herpes genitalis are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), type 2 Risk of fetal infection is high in primary genital HSV at term due to high virus shedding compared to a recurrent infection Complications of herpes genitalis include sacral radiculopathy with urinary or fecal retention and aseptic meningitis (rare) Acyclovir 400 mg three times daily for 5 days is the drug of choice when viral culture is positive.
Caused due to herpes simplex virus
Risk of fetal infection is high at term
May lead to malignancy
Treated by acyclovir