Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections in a high-risk adolescent population.
The seroprevalence of infection with type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) was determined in 135 adolescents detained in a juvenile detention facility. A total of 16% of enrollees were seropositive for HSV-2. Age of onset of sexual intercourse, number of lifetime partners, frequency of condom use, and history of sexually transmitted diseases did not predict HSV-2 seropositivity.
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Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305-5119, USA.
Berkelhamer
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Klein
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Ammerman
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Chang
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Prober
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D000293:Adolescent; D002140:California / Q000453:epidemiology; D015331:Cohort Studies; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012698:Serologic Tests; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology