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. 1987 Apr;63(2):102–105. doi: 10.1136/sti.63.2.102

Asymptomatic shedding and subsequent transmission of genital herpes simplex virus.

S E Barton, J M Davis, V W Moss, A S Tyms, P E Munday
PMCID: PMC1194027  PMID: 3034759

Abstract

We report the transmission of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection from an asymptomatic woman shedding virus from the cervix to two male sexual partners and further transmission from these two men while their infection was in the prodromal phase. The value of the restriction enzyme analysis of viral deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is presented. Guidelines regarding the management of patients who are found to be asymptomatic shedders of HSV are discussed.

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