Age, immunosuppression and genital herpes (original) (raw)

Abstract

Introduction: Genital herpes is a common infection, frequently misdiagnosed and overlooked. Some reports refer that the pattern of infection might be changing in the last years. Aim: To verify the impact of immunosuppression and age in the distribution of HSV1 and HSV2 in genital infections. Methods: Review of the clinical processes of women with a diagnosis of genital herpes, confirmed by PCR, between January 2009 and June 2013. Results: During the referred period, 37 cases of genital herpes were identified and confirmed by PCR, 10 (27%) of which were positive for HSV1 and 27 (73%) for HSV2. The mean ages were 29±8,6 years and 40±15,6 years, respectively (p=0,037, Mann-Whitney U test). The recurrence of symptoms was similar in HSV1 and HSV2 (33% and 48%, p=0,368). Immunosuppression was identified in 16 patients (43%). It was more common in HSV2 patients (20 vs 52%), but not reaching statically significant difference (p=0,085). As the age of diagnosis of genital herpes increases, th...

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