[HTML][HTML] Herpes simplex virus: global infection prevalence and incidence estimates, 2016
Objective To generate global and regional estimates for the prevalence and incidence of
herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 infection for 2016. Methods To obtain data, we …
herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 infection for 2016. Methods To obtain data, we …
Prevalent herpes simplex virus-2 increases the risk of incident bacterial vaginosis in women from South Africa
Studies have shown that women diagnosed with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) have a
higher risk for bacterial vaginosis (BV) infection. We investigated the presence of HSV-2 …
higher risk for bacterial vaginosis (BV) infection. We investigated the presence of HSV-2 …
Biological factors that place women at risk for HIV: evidence from a large-scale clinical trial in Durban
Background It is well documented that the mucosal linings of the female genital tract (FGT)
usually provides a robust barrier that protects against sexually acquired infections. However …
usually provides a robust barrier that protects against sexually acquired infections. However …
[HTML][HTML] Women and sexually transmitted infections in Africa
Despite efforts to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), these infections
are still highly prevalent in the developing world, especially in Africa where the prevalence …
are still highly prevalent in the developing world, especially in Africa where the prevalence …
Causative agents, diseases, epidemiology and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
N Casillas-Vega, R Morfín-Otero, S García… - … and Research in …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by more than 30 species; the organisms
with the highest frequency and clinical importance are Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria …
with the highest frequency and clinical importance are Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria …
Prevalence of herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) infection and associated risk factors in a cohort of HIV negative women in Durban, South Africa
Abstract Background Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most common sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide and is a risk factor for the acquisition and …
transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide and is a risk factor for the acquisition and …
Neuropsychological functioning and cognitive reserve in newly HIV diagnosed antiretroviral-naïve South African adults from peri-urban and informal settlements
K Narsi, A Tomita, S Ramlall - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Despite lower incidences of HIV-associated dementia due to antiretroviral therapy,
neuropsychological impairment (NPI) remains a persistent challenge in sub-Saharan Africa …
neuropsychological impairment (NPI) remains a persistent challenge in sub-Saharan Africa …
[HTML][HTML] 'Mycoplasma hominis does not share common risk factors with other genital pathogens': Findings from a South African pregnant cohort
M Naicker, F Dessai, R Singh, N Mitchev… - … African journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The role of Mycoplasma hominis (M. hominis) as a genital tract pathogen was
still debatable. This study identified the risk factors associated with the prevalence of M …
still debatable. This study identified the risk factors associated with the prevalence of M …
Quality of Caregiver-Adolescent Relationship on HIV, Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2, and on Pregnancy Among Young Women in South Africa Enrolled in HIV …
Purpose Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are at an increased risk of acquiring
HIV and HSV-2, and unintended pregnancies are high in AGYW. Despite the protective …
HIV and HSV-2, and unintended pregnancies are high in AGYW. Despite the protective …
Herpes simplex virus-2 infections in pregnant women from Durban, South Africa: prevalence, risk factors and co-infection with HIV-1
NS Abbai, S Govender, M Nyirenda - Southern African Journal of …, 2018 - journals.co.za
Currently there is a lack of data on herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) and human
immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) co-infections as well as risk factors for infection in …
immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) co-infections as well as risk factors for infection in …