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HSV-2 prevalence in different population groups in a study from Turkey (Dolar et al. 2006).
| Population | Population size | Prevalence of HSV-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexually active adults | 725 | 4.8% |
| Pregnant women | 300 | 5.0% |
| Blood donors | 200 | 5.5% |
| Patients with genital warts | 110 | 17.3% |
| Hotel staff | 264 | 8.3% |
| Female sex workers | 483 | 60.0% |
