Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions

Background: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent, sexually transmitted infection with a sizable disease burden that is highest in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to characterize HSV-2 epidemiology in this region. Methods: Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines were followed to s...

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Main Authors: Manale Harfouche, Farah M. Abu-Hijleh, Charlotte James, Katharine J. Looker, Laith J. Abu-Raddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:EClinicalMedicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589537021001565