This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Epidemiology, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Veical transmission is seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Herpes simplex, B. Leprosy, C. Tetanus, D. Whooping cough
A: Herpes simplex
Answer: A: Herpes simplex 
Explanation: . veical transmission means the passage of an infectious agent from mother to fetus ,and this is seen with infections such as rubella,herpes simplex,HIV,toxoplasma,cytomegalovirus etc. ref:park&;s textbook,ed 22,pg no 90