This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
Cytological smear showing multinucleated giant cells, synctium and ballooning degeneration of the nucleus is a characteristic of 
Select and explain. 
A. Herpes simplex virus infection, B. Erythema multiforme, C. Recurrent apthous stomatitis, D. Coxsackie virus infection
A: Herpes simplex virus infection
Answer: A: Herpes simplex virus infection 
Explanation: None