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

Genital Herpes

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful blisters and sores in the genital area.

Cesarean Section

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus.

Infecting

The process of transmitting a disease or malware to a host, leading to contamination or infestation.