Genital herpes and human immunodeficiency virus: double trouble

• Main Authors: Celum Connie (Author), Levine Ruth (Author), Weaver Marcia (Author), Wald Anna (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The synergistic relationship between herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be substantial in developing countries that have high prevalences of both viral infections. Genital herpes, most frequently caused by HSV-2, has become the leading caus...