Screening For The Herpes Simplex Virus
Herpes simplex virus is common among university students.
Hence, pilot study that is
conducted among such student groups in the form of serologic screening is bound to show
results.
The pilot studies are conducted in...
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Screening For The Herpes Simplex Virus
Herpes simplex virus is common among university students.
Hence, pilot study that is
conducted among such student groups in the form of serologic screening is bound to show
results.
The pilot studies are conducted in order to understand whether it is feasible to
conduct serologic testing for the virus.
The herpes simplex virus is called HSV-2 and there is
much psychosocial impact of the ailment.
Treatment for the same thus should help to
address the pathological as well as the social issues.
Those who conduct the study usually need a sample population of 100 students who are
aged between 18 to 39 years.
The sample population is chosen in such a way that they
have not had previous history of the genital herpes condition.
Those who receive the HSV-2
antibody testing were also assessed psychologically.
Many of the participants were asked to
fill in a questionnaire both before and after the antibody testing period.
The tests conducted
helped
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