Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in the United States, 1976 to 1994

T. Fleming, Douglas; M. McQuillan, Geraldine; E. Johnson, Robert; J. Nahmias, André; O. Aral, Sevgi; K. Lee, Francis; E. St. Louis, Michael

doi:10.1056/nejm199710163371601

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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in the United States, 1976 to 1994

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Oct 16, 1997

Authors:

Douglas T. Fleming

Geraldine M. McQuillan

Robert E. Johnson

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is usually transmitted sexually and can cause recurrent, painful genital ulcers. In neonates the infection is potentially lethal. We investigated the seroprevalence and correlates of HSV-2 infection in the United States and identified changes...

Subject

Seroprevalence

Medicine

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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