Abstract
Background: Herpes simplex virus type1 & 2 (HSV 1 &2) are the causative agent for genital herpes. Aim: To examine Serum HSV-1 and 2 IgM in all type of STD (sexually transmitted disease) patients including Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and also to evaluate correlation of Serum HSV-1 and 2 IgM in these patients. Materials and Methods: 150 patients attending the STD clinic attached to a tertiary care hospital of Ahmedabad were included in the study. These all patients were screened for HIV-1 and 2 antibodies. Serum HSV-1 and 2 IgM correlations with HIV infection and clinical manifestations of genital herpes patients and other non herpetic STD patients were studied. Results: The overall Serum HSV-1 and 2 IgM in STD seroprevalence was 15.66%. Female have significant higher prevalence ( p Discussion and Conclusion: Though Serum HSV-1 and 2 IgM in sexually transmitted diseases is less diagnostic, it helps to see the iceberg part of the infection among the population concerned recently. Putting STD surveillance systems in place specially in areas with high prevalence of HIV will be crucial in monitoring changes so that appropriate adjustments can be made to treatment schedules to make them more cost effective.
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