Characterizing the transitioning epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 in the USA: model-based predictions

Characterizing the transitioning epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 in the USA: model-based predictions

Abstract Background Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a prevalent lifelong infection that appears to be undergoing an epidemiologic transition in the United States (US). Using an analytical approach, this study aimed to characterize HSV-1 transitioning epidemiology and estimate its epidemiologi...

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Main Authors: Houssein H. Ayoub, Hiam Chemaitelly, Laith J. Abu-Raddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
United States
Herpes simplex virus type 1
Oral herpes
Genital herpes
Prevalence
Incidence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-019-1285-x

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