The prevalence, incidence and risk factors of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection among pregnant Zimbabwean women followed up nine months after childbirth

• Main Authors: Mashavave Grace V (Author), Mapingure Munyaradzi P (Author), Kurewa Edith N (Author), Munjoma Marshall W (Author), Chirenje Mike Z (Author), Rusakaniko Simbarashe (Author), Hussain Akhtar (Author), Stray-Pedersen Babill (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the leading cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide. The virus can be transmitted to neonates and there are scarce data regarding incidence of HSV-2 among women in pregnancy and after childbirt...