Abstract
Multi-Center Study on the Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 Co-Infection among Pregnant Women in Nigeria
Highlights
Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which is recognized as the most common cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide [1,2].Most of the people infected are unaware in spite of symptoms [3]
Treatment of HSV-2 in populations like pregnant women would be among approaches towards preventing and managing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections
Pregnant women are at a greater risk of HIV if they had no evidence of past HSV-2 infection [17]
Summary
Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which is recognized as the most common cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide [1,2]. Most of the people infected are unaware in spite of symptoms [3]. HSV-2 infection is a growing global problem with high prevalence in women in developing countries, especially those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection [4]. Studies show that STIs like HSV-2 increases the probability of someone acquiring HIV as well as enhances transmission by increasing susceptibility and infectiousness [5].
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