Objective To generate global and regional estimates for the prevalence and incidence of
herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 infection for 2016. Methods To obtain data, we …

Background Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent, sexually
transmitted infection with a sizable disease burden that is highest in sub-Saharan Africa …

Summary Herpes simplex virus (HSV)‐1 and‐2 infections are highly prevalent worldwide.
HSV infection during pregnancy can result in neonatal herpes infection, which is …

Objectives This study was performed to determine the trends in seroprevalence of four major
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)(HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), herpes simplex virus type …

Background and Objectives: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are one of the most
widespread causes of human viral infections. In Croatia, only two published studies have …

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widely reported in pregnant
women in Africa and can cause significant maternal and perinatal morbidity. The availability …

Background Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), one the most common causes of genital
ulcers, appears to increase both the risk of HIV acquisition and HIV transmission. HSV-2/HIV …

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a global health problem with
increased risk and morbidities during pregnancy. This study investigated the magnitude of …

Background Sexually transmitted infections are one the most important public health
problems in the developing countries that have been reported to have many adverse …

Currently there is a lack of data on herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) and human
immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) co-infections as well as risk factors for infection in …