<prompt> True about herpes simplex genitalis are all except: March 2012Caused due to herpes simplex virusRisk of fetal infection is high at termMay lead to malignancyTreated by acyclovir  <response>: Ans: C i.e. May lead to malignancy Herpes simplex genitalis From 70-90 of cases of herpes genitalis are caused by the herpes simplex virus HSV, type 2 Risk of fetal infection is high in primary genital HSV at term due to high virus shedding compared to a recurrent infection Complications of herpes genitalis include sacral radiculopathy with urinary or fecal retention and aseptic meningitis rare Acyclovir 400 mg three times daily for 5 days is the drug of choice when viral culture is positive. 