Population and dyadic-based seroincidence of herpes simplex virus-2 and syphilis in southern India.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) and syphilis are associated with increased risk of HIV, highlighting the importance of understanding their transmission dynamics. In India, most studies of HSV-2 and syphilis incidence are in high-risk populations and may not accurately reflect infectious activity. In this study, we aim to define HSV-2/syphilis incidence and risk factors in a population sample.

Methods

We conducted a longitudinal population-based survey in Andhra Pradesh, India, in two rounds: 2004-2005 and 2010-2011. Sociodemographic and behavioural data were collected, and dried blood spots tested for HSV-2 and Treponema pallidum IgG. After calculating sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence, associated factors were assessed using modified Poisson regression

SUBMITTER: Hochberg CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4518737 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature