Seropervalencia de la infección por virus herpes simplex tipo 2 en pacientes atendidos en centros de referencia de ETS de Santiago / Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection in two clinics for sexually transmitted diseases in Santiago, Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
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133(3): 302-306, mar. 2005. tab
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), is found in 3.8percent of all sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in Chile.Aim:
To determine the seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and to identify an association between HSV-2 and HIV-1, other STD, and to study its demographic characteristics. Material andmethods:
A cross-sectional study at two STD public clinics in Santiago was conducted among 200 consecutive patients. Samples were tested for HSV-2, HIV-1, syphilis and hepatitis B virus surface antigen.Results:
The seroprevalence for HSV-2 was 43percent. Four patients had a history of genital herpes. There was a strong association between HSV-2 infection and HIV-1 positivity (OR=8.7, 95percent CI 3.4-22.4, p <0.001) and the condition of being a sexual worker (OR=4.5, 95percent CI 1.7-11.9, p <0.01).Conclusions:
The high association with HIV-1 and sexual workers, emphasizes the need of having HSV-2 specific diagnostic tests, counseling on sign and symptom recognition and taking preventive measures.
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Asunto principal:
Herpes Genital
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Herpesvirus Humano 2
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau/CL
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Hospital San José/CL
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Universidad de Chile/CL
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