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?

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Delivery by cesarean section reduces the risk of transmission of herpes from the mother to the baby. Treatment with acyclovir during labour may also reduce the risk, but delivery by cesarean section is the more effective option. Application of antibiotic ointment to the baby's eyes after delivery is for prevention of bacterial infection and not effective against herpes. Treatment of the lesion with an antiviral topical ointment does not significantly reduce the risk of transmission to the baby during delivery.

A Young Woman Has a History of Herpes