This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Regarding HSV-2 infection- \nSelect and explain. \nA. Primary infection is usually wide spread, B. Recurrent attacks are due to reactivation of latent infection, C. Encephalitis can be caused by HSV - 2, D. New born may acquire infection the bih canal at the time of labour', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Primary infections though self-limited are more severe and widespread and associated with systemic infections. Recurrent infections are more localized. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:468", 'role': 'assistant'}]