Genital Herpes — MCQs

Which type of HSV is most commonly associated with recurrent genital herpes?

What is the characteristic microscopic finding in a Tzanck smear from a herpes lesion?

Which of the following statements about nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for STIs is FALSE?

A 25-year-old woman is diagnosed with first-episode genital herpes. Which clinical feature best predicts the likelihood of frequent recurrences?

A 19-year-old woman presents with painful genital ulcers and vesicles for 4 days, accompanied by fever, malaise, and tender inguinal lymphadenopathy. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Which of the following is the MOST CRITICAL indication for Acyclovir use during pregnancy?

A pregnant female presents with active herpetic lesions on the vulva. What is the most appropriate management?

A neonate who is febrile, presents with features of encephalitis. On examination, the baby is found to have vesicular skin lesions. Most probable causative organism is:

Which of the following genital ulcer diseases is LEAST likely to cause inguinal lymphadenopathy?

Treatment of partner is required in all infection except: