A registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing student about sexually transmitted diseases and makes the following statement, "This disease spreads through close skin contact and cannot be prevented by using condoms." Which sexually transmitted disease is the nurse referring to in the teaching?

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The statement refers to herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can spread through close skin-to-skin contact and can also be transmitted through oral, genital, or anal sex. While condoms can reduce the risk of transmission, they may not fully prevent transmission due to the fact that the virus can be spread through skin contact outside of the barrier protected by the condom.

A Registered Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Nursing Student