Approximately 17% of adults in the USA have antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 2
(HSV-2), 85-90% of whom are unaware of their infection. Diagnosed patients are more likely …

The incidence and prevalence of genital herpes continue to increase in the USA, and the
availability of new, accurate serological tests for herpes simplex virus (HSV) may identify …

Screening asymptomatic adolescents for genital herpes will require sensitivity to
adolescents' developmental needs. Twenty-four adolescents (age range 1619 years) were …

Patients diagnosed with genital herpes typically undergo a period of psychological
adjustment. Although healthcare providers can play a key role in this adjustment, in several …

Genital herpes virus infection is an important target for health education efforts because of its
apparently rising incidence in the college student population and because it can have …

Objective: To describe patient experiences and views regarding genital herpes
management. Methods: Between February 2002 and January 2003, subjects with genital …

Study Design: Persons seeking care at five urban offices were asked to participate. A
knowledge test about genital herpes was administered before and after participation …

Genital herpes leads to considerable distress in many patients at the time of diagnosis. Most
people with recurrences adapt psychologically over time, but some fail to do so, and show …

Genital herpes victim face a‐myriad of physical, phychological, and emotional problems
affecting not only their health, but their sexuality and sexual relationships as well. Due to …

Objectives: To evaluate GPs' knowledge about genital herpes, especially recent information
and to assess their attitudes towards serotesting. Methods: GPs working in Coventry and the …