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The epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions

2021-01-26

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<h4>Background</h4> Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection with a sizable disease burden that is highest in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to characterize HSV-2 epidemiology in this region. <h4>Methods</h4> Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines were followed to systematically review, synthesize, and report HSV-2 related findings. Meta-analyses and meta-regression...

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f546e861-b05e-54a2-8df5-e2019d888572
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10.1101/2021.01.25.21250443
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