A young woman has a history of herpes. She has an active lesion during labour. Which of the following interventions will reduce the risk of herpes infection in the baby?
A) delivery by Caesarean section
B) treatment with acyclovir during labour
C) application of antibiotic ointment to the baby's eyes after delivery
D) treatment of the lesion with an antiviral topical ointment
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