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Article: Singh, A.E., Romanowski, B., Wong, T. et al. (2005). Herpes simplex virus seroprevalence and risk factors in 2 Canadian sexually transmitted disease clinics.(SEX RESEARCH UPDATE)
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- The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
- Article date:
- September 22, 2004
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Singh, A.E., Romanowski, B., Wong, T. et al. (2005). Herpes simplex virus seroprevalence and risk factors in 2 Canadian sexually transmitted disease clinics. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 32, 95-100.
Herpes infection can be caused by either herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV- 1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Although both viruses can cause either genital or oropharyngeal (oral) infection, most HSV-2 infections affect the genitals and most HSV1 infections affect the oropharyngeal area. At present, it is estimated that about 1 in 5 residents of the United States over the age of 12 is infected with HSV-2. Herpes simplex virus is not a reportable STI in ...