Herpes simplex virus type 2 in the United States, 1976 to 1994
Fleming DT;McQuillan GM;Johnson RE;Nahmias AJ;Aral SO;Lee FK;St Louis ME;;
The New England journal of medicine1997Vol. 337pp. -
327
dt1997theherpes
Abstract
Since the late 1970s, the prevalence of HSV-2 infection has increased by 30 percent, and HSV-2 is now detectable in roughly one of five persons 12 years of age or older nationwide. Improvements in the prevention of HSV-2 infection are needed, particularly since genital ulcers may facilitate the tran …