This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Specific Infections, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
[{'content': 'Which among the following is not vertically transmitted? \nSelect and explain. \nA. CMV, B. Toxoplasmosis, C. HIV, D. HSV', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans: d (HSV) Ref: Park, 19th ed, p. 91Vertical transmission means transplacental transmission. This is a form of direct transmission.Eg. Toxoplasma gondiSyphilisRubellaHepatitis BCytomegalo virusCoxsackie BVaricella virusHIVNon living agents transmitted vertically-Thalidomide, diethyl stilbesterol.Herpes simplex is usually transmitted transvaginally. So the best answer is HS V', 'role': 'assistant'}]