Greg has had cold sores most of his life. He is upset because he recently got "another herpes infection," which is now in his eye. Transmission of the herpes virus to his eye most likely occurred by

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most likely route of transmission of the herpes virus to Greg's eye is through autoinoculation, which means the virus was spread to his eye from another part of his body. This is a possible risk especially for people who already have cold sores, where the virus remains dormant in the body and can reemerge during periods of stress or weakened immune system. Therefore, patients with herpes infections should avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth without washing their hands thoroughly. B) Airborne transmission, C) waterborne transmission, and D) ingestion are less likely routes of transmission in this case.

Greg Has Had Cold Sores Most of His Life