If a pregnant woman contracts an active case of _________ close to her delivery date,a cesarean section can be performed to prevent the virus from infecting the newborn.
A) rubella
B) syphilis
C) genital herpes
D) chicken pox

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Genital herpes can be passed from a mother to her newborn during delivery, leading to serious complications. A cesarean section can be performed to reduce the risk of transmission. Rubella, syphilis, and chickenpox do not typically require a cesarean section delivery.

If a Pregnant Woman Contracts an Active Case of _________