Healthcare resource utilisation pattern and costs associated with herpes simplex virus diagnosis and management: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Little is known about the economic burden of herpes simplex virus (HSV) across countries. This article aims to summarise existing evidence on estimates of costs and healthcare resource utilisation associated with genital and neonatal HSV infection.

Design

Systematic literature review.

Data sources

Seven databases were searched from inception to 31 August 2020. A focused search was performed to supplement the results.

Eligibility criteria

Studies which reported either healthcare resource utilisation or costs associated with HSV-related healthcare, including screening, diagnosis and treatment of genital HSV infection and neonatal herpes prevention and treatment.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed

SUBMITTER: Lee SWH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8728455 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature