Risk Factors for HSV-2 Infection among Sexual Partners of HSV-2/HIV-1 Co-Infected Persons

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the most frequent cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide and has been associated with increased risk for HIV-1 acquisition and transmission. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of risk fac...

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Main Authors: Baeten Jared M, Magaret Amalia S, Mujugira Andrew, Celum Connie, Lingappa Jairam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/64