Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus-2 in Suburban Primary Care Offices in the United States
| Autor: | Douglas T. Fleming, Alicia Gilsenan, Scott E. Justus, Peter A. Leone, Lei Li |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
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Male Microbiology (medical) Gerontology Sexually transmitted disease medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Herpesvirus 2 Human Sexual Behavior viruses Dermatology Primary care medicine.disease_cause Suburban Health Age Distribution Risk-Taking Risk Factors Seroepidemiologic Studies Surveys and Questionnaires Environmental health Epidemiology Humans Medicine Seroprevalence Sex Distribution health care economics and organizations Herpes Genitalis Primary Health Care business.industry Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Primary care physician social sciences Middle Aged United States Cross-Sectional Studies Infectious Diseases Herpes simplex virus population characteristics Female business Urban environment |
| Zdroj: | Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 31:311-316 |
| ISSN: | 0148-5717 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/01.olq.0000123651.84697.d6 |
| Popis: | The objective of this study was to estimate herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) seroprevalence from a weighted sample of adults attending relatively affluent, suburban primary care physician (PCP) offices.Many PCPs in relatively affluent areas do not believe national estimates of HSV-2 seroprevalence are representative of their patient populations. This study aimed to measure HSV-2 seroprevalence in these patient populations.We conducted a cross-sectional study with approximately 5400 individuals aged 18 to 59 years. Individuals were recruited at 36 PCP offices in 6 U.S. cities and tested for HSV-2 using Focus enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A computer-assisted questionnaire was used to assess risk behaviors associated with genital herpes.Among 5452 individuals who provided an analyzable blood sample, the overall weighted HSV-2 seroprevalence was 25.5% (95% confidence interval, 20.2-30.8%). Only 11.9% of HSV-2-seropositive patients reported a history of genital herpes.Results illustrate the need for greater suburban PCP and patient awareness of the high HSV-2 seroprevalence in this setting. |
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