and about one-fifth are positive for HSV-2. These two factors contribute to the risk for sexual transmission and therefore to the risk of late-pregnancy acquisition of HSV. Most neonatal herpes ...

Male circumcision reduces the acquisition of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, reports a new study. These new data complement previous ...

HSV and varicella zoster virus ... Although molecular assays detect HSV1/2 and VZV more quickly, the clinical significance of positive results may vary in individual patients.