Background: Although approximately 20% of the population has a genital herpes (HSV-2)
infection, 80% of these infections are unrecognized or asymptomatic. Serologic identification …

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a positive herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
serological test on psychosocial functioning among people with no known history of genital …

Background Serological testing for herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 in persons without a
history of genital herpes is not recommended, partly because of concerns that an HSV-2 …

The usefulness of type-specific testing for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is much
debated with proponents arguing for likely change in the sexual behaviour of asymptomatic …

Objective: To test the hypothesis that individuals attending a sexually transmitted disease
(STD) clinic would adopt sexual protective behaviors after receiving a positive test for herpes …

Objectives: To prospectively measure the uptake of Herpes simplex virus Type 2 (HSV-2)
testing and psychosocial response to a new serologic diagnosis of HSV-2 in a health …

Background/objectives: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a common infection among
HIV infected people. HSV type specific serologies permit the diagnosis of previously …

Background: The demographic, historical, and behavioral factors that predict a positive
herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibody test in persons without a history of genital …

Objectives: To assess the emotional and psychosocial responses to a serological diagnosis
of HSV-2 infection in individuals without previous history of genital herpes. Methods: 24 …

Background: Testing for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibody is not common in
clinical practice. Client characteristics associated with HSV-2 rapid antibody test uptake and …