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
Which among the following is not vertically transmitted? 
Select and explain. 
A. CMV, B. Toxoplasmosis, C. HIV, D. HSV
D: HSV
Answer: D: HSV 
Explanation: 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