Herpes simplex virus type 2: Seroprevalence in pregnant women | ||
Iranian Journal of Neonatology | ||
مقاله 14، دوره 3، Supplement، بهمن 2012، صفحه 7-7 | ||
نوع مقاله: Original Article | ||
شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.22038/ijn.2012.1145 | ||
نویسندگان | ||
Z Rostamzadeh؛ F Gharehaghaji؛ M Hashemi؛ R Barzeghari* ؛ Z Shermohammadi | ||
چکیده | ||
Introduction: Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) The prevalence of HSV-2 infection is increasing in many populations and geographic areas . Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the cause of most genital herpes and is almost always sexually transmitted. Most HSV-2 infections are consequently expected to occur after the onset of sexual activity. Genital herpes is a cause of morbidity and increases the risk of HIV acquisition, due to disruption of mucosal membranes. Data on prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infections are limited in Asia Methods: Our study focuses on seroepidemiology of HSV-2 infection among pregnant women in Urmia-West Azerbaijan to estimate the regional Seroprevalence of anti HSV-2 antibody in Urmia and to investigate the possible correlation of seropositivity with abortion history. Results: This study was conducted on 86 randomly selected pregnant women. ELISA was performed to detect anti HSV-2 IgG antibody. Detailed history and questionnaire filled. Of the 86 cases screened for anti HSV-2 IgG antibodies, 5 (5.81%) tested positive. Conclusions: These results may have public health importance for our country as the high rate of HSV-2 infection and be useful for designing strategies for focusing prevention efforts for HSV-2 infection | ||
کلیدواژهها | ||
HSV-2؛ Epidemiology؛ Pregnant Women؛ ELISA | ||
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