[Answered]: Case Study: Christina and Marie are young women…

Case Study: Christina and Marie are young women who have been going out together for some time. They have both had partners in the past-Christina has had both male and female partners and Marie has only been with one other woman. Wanting to be safe and responsible, they got tested for STI’s before engaging together in any sexual activity more risky than hugs and kisses. They were both negative for all the test available at the local health department: HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.Christina sometimes gets cold sores, and when she does, she makes sure she only kisses Marie on the cheek or on other unbroken skin, and does not perform oral sex on her partner until the sore is completely healed. However, 6 months into their relationship, Marie notices blister-like sores around her labia. She has never noticed something like this in the past. Her doctor diagnoses her with herpes simplex virus. She feels very distressed.Questions:1. Is there anything else this couple should consider before starting sexual activity that will include oral sex and genital-to-genital touching?2. How could Marie have acquired herpes? (hint, there are multiple possibilities)3. What can Marie do to cope with her current outbreak? 4. How might she discuss this situation with Christina?