For primary herpes simplex, the diagnosis is made by which gene______________?

Correct answer: D. Flourescent stain for cytology

  • A. Culture with giemsa stain:
  • B. Culture with wright strain
  • C. Routing cytology
  • D. Flourescent stain for cytology

Explanation

Herpes simplex can be demonstrated in a cytological smear by immunofluorescent staining, which detects viral antigen in infected cells. The wording is garbled, but among the listed methods fluorescent cytology is the best answer.

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