A 25-year-old G1P0 female at 25 wks of gestation comes to you for antenatal check up. She has had an uncomplicated pregnancy but has 5 years history of Genital Herpes infection. She is usually asymptomatic and has had 3 flares in the past 5 years. She is concerned about exposing her unborn child to infection-What is the most appropriate counsel to offer to this patient.
A 25-year-old G1P0 female at 25 wks of gestation comes to you for antenatal check up. She has had an uncomplicated pregnancy but has 5 years history of Genital Herpes infection. She is usually asymptomatic and has had 3 flares in the past 5 years. She is concerned about exposing her unborn child to infection-What is the most appropriate counsel to offer to this patient.
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A 25-year-old G1P0 female at 25 wks of gestation comes to you for antenatal check up. She has had an uncomplicated pregnancy but has 5 years history of Genital Herpes infection. She is usually asymptomatic and has had 3 flares in the past 5 years. She is concerned about exposing her unborn child to infection-What is the most appropriate counsel to offer to this patient.
✓ Correct Answer: D. Perform elective LSCS only if mother has active herpes at the time of delivery.
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