If a pregnant woman detects an active case of _________ close to her delivery date,a Caesarean 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 transmitted from mother to newborn during vaginal delivery if she has an active case at the time. In cases where the mother has an active outbreak near the delivery date, a C-section may be performed as a precautionary measure to prevent transmission to the newborn. Rubella, syphilis, and chickenpox do not typically require a C-section for delivery unless there are other complications present.

If a Pregnant Woman Detects an Active Case of _________