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Epidemiological evaluation of herpes simplex virus in men who have sex with men in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are highly prevalent worldwide.1 HSV-1 is widespread in the general population, while HSV-2 is usually more prevalent among risk behaviour groups such as men who have sex with men (MSM).2 This epidemiological profile has been changing in the last years with regards to changes in sexual practices such as orogenital or oroanal practices.3 For these reasons, the association of MSM groups with HSV sexual transmission has been rising. This study evaluated the epidemiological profile of HSV infection among MSM from Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. For this purpose, serological testing was performed to evaluate anti-HSV-1/HSV-2 IgG and IgM (Symbiosys diagnostica, Brazil) of 283 MSM participants. Besides that, the association between HSV serological infection and risk factors was measured. The seroprevalence of HSV in the MSM population was found to be 85.2% and no individual was positive for anti-HSV-1/HSV-2 IgM. The risk factor evaluation demonstrated association of anti-HSV IgG with age above 20 years ( p
PostScript
LETTER
Epidemiological evaluation of herpes simplex virus in men who have sex with men in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are highly prevalent worldwide.1 HSV-1 is widespread in the general population, while HSV-2 is usually more prevalent among risk behaviour groups such as men who have sex with men (MSM).2 This epidemiological profile has been changing in the last years with regards to changes in sexual practices such as orogenital or oroanal practices.3 For these reasons, the association of MSM groups with HSV sexual transmission has been rising. This study evaluated the epidemiological profile of HSV infection among MSM from Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. For this purpose, serological testing was performed to evaluate anti-HSV-1/HSV-2 IgG and IgM (Symbiosys diagnostica, Brazil) of 283 MSM participants. Besides that, the association between HSV serological infection and risk factors was measured. The seroprevalence of HSV in the MSM population was found to be 85.2% and no individual was positive for anti-HSV-1/HSV-2 IgM. The risk factor evaluation demonstrated association of anti-HSV IgG with age above 20 years ( p
