Open AccessCo-infection of herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV infections among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria
Author(s) -
Chinenye Gloria Anaedobe,
Tinuade Adesola Ajani
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of global infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-8245
pISSN - 0974-777X
DOI - 10.4103/jgid.jgid_56_18
Subject(s) - seroprevalence , medicine , herpes simplex virus , obstetrics , transmission (telecommunications) , pregnancy , population , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , antibody , immunology , serology , virus , environmental health , biology , electrical engineering , genetics , engineering
Genital infection with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) facilitates the acquisition of HIV, both mutually reinforcing infection. Lifelong latent HSV-2 infection raises concerns among women of reproductive age, considering the risk of neonatal transmission. In Nigeria, screening for HSV-2 and co-infection with HIV in antenatal clinics is not routine. This study was undertaken to determine the seroprevalence and co-infection of HSV-2 and HIV among pregnant women.