Seroprevalence of Ig G and Ig M Antibodies in Individuals with Herpes Simplex Virus -1 &2 Infection in HIV Positive and Negative Individuals of South Indian Population.
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2011-12
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The seroprevalence of HSV type 1 and 2 both in HIV positive and negative individuals
of south India was studied. A comparative analysis was made to study the IgG and IgM antibodies
to both types of HSV and the age and gender based distribution of HSV. IgG antibodies were
more in HIV positive patients than the IgM antibodies. HSV-1 was more in HIV negative men and
in HIV positive men, HSV was predominant than in women. Co infection with both HSV types
was more in men. Either HSV-1 or 2 or both were predominant in HIV positive persons of 30 yrs
or above than in those below 30 years. HIV negative patients showed high HSV-1 in the age
group of 30 and above and high HSV-1 and 2 co infection was found in the age group below 30
yrs. HSV-2 was equally prevalent in both groups. This study helps in the earlier detection of HSV
antibodies, which would be useful in immunoprophylaxis.
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Seroprevalence, Herpes Simplex Virus, HIV, Antibodies, South Indian Population
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Venkateshwaran Subha Priya, Murugesan Kamaraj, Sivaraj Rajeshwari. Seroprevalence of Ig G and Ig M Antibodies in Individuals with Herpes Simplex Virus -1 &2 Infection in HIV Positive and Negative Individuals of South Indian Population. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2011 Dec; 1(10): 154-158.