Co-infection of herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV infections among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Conclusion: The seroprevalence of HSV-2 in this pregnant population is lower than what is observed in some other Sub-Saharan African countries; however, HSV-2/HIV co-infection is high. The HSV-2-seronegative women are still susceptible to primary HSV-2 infection in pregnancy with increased risk for HIV co-infection and neonatal transmission.

Source: Journal of Global Infectious Diseases - February 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chinenye Gloria Anaedobe Tinuade Adesola Ajani Source Type: research