The prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 infection in Iran: A meta-analysis.

Mina Malary, Ghasem Abedi, Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi, Mahdi Afshari, Mahmood Moosazadeh

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analyses.Pathogens and global health · 2019
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 epidemiology in the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions.Scientific reports · 2019
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New Imidazolium Alkaloids with Broad Spectrum of Action from the Marine BacteriumPharmaceutics · 2023
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Low Prevalence of HSV-1 andDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
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The Impact of Herpes Simplex Virus on Semen Parameters in Men with Idiopathic Infertility: A Systematic Review.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2023
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Seroprevalence of Herpes Simplex Viruses Types 1 and 2 in a Population, Age 15-35 Years, of Mashhad City.Iranian biomedical journal · 2023
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Seroprevalence of VZV and HSV-2 Antibodies among Women of Childbearing Age Referring to Health Centres of Mashhad, Iran: The Need for Consideration of VZV Vaccination Program.International journal of preventive medicine · 2023
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SEROPREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE 2 AMONGST PATIENTS' ATTENDING RETROVIRAL CLINIC IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER ABEOKUTA, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA.Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine · 2020
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Herpes simplex virus infection in minor burn injury: a case report.International journal of burns and trauma · 2018
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Molecular and Serological Epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 in Pregnant Women of Gorgan City, North East of Iran.Journal of reproduction & infertility
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5 authors.

Mina MalaryStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

Ghasem AbediDepartment of Public Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

Zeinab HamzehgardeshiSexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.; Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.; Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

Mahdi AfshariDepartment of Community Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.

Mahmood MoosazadehHealth Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSeroepidemiologic studies indicate a high prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. This infection leads to ophthalmic, dermatologic, oral, neurologic, vaginal and cervical problems. Different studies have been carried out to estimate the HSV seroprevalence in Iran. Combining the results of these studies would be useful for health policy-making.

objectiveThis study aims to estimate the pooled prevalence of HSV infection using meta-analysis. MATERIALS AND

methodsUsing relevant keywords, national and international data banks were searched. Restricting the search strategy, excluding duplicates and investigating the titles and abstracts, relevant articles were identified. To increase the search sensitivity, the lists of references were investigated. To find un-published studies, specialized experts as well as research centers were interviewed. The heterogeneity between the results was assessed using Cochrane test and I-squared indicator. The pooled prevalence of HSV infection was estimated using random effects model.

resultsWe recruited 33 eligible papers investigated 7762 individuals. The total prevalences (95% confidence intervals) of HSV1, HSV2 and HSV infections were estimated as of 42.04% (20.9-63.1), 6.5% (4.7-8.2) and 25.7% (8.8-42.5) respectively.

conclusionThis meta-analysis showed that the HSV2 seroprevalence among Iranian people is considerably lower than HSV1 infection.

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