Does genital herpes symptom history predict herpes simplex virus type 2 antibody positivity? - PubMed With currently available tests, recommendations to screen individuals based on genital herpes symptom history may not be useful. More discriminatory symptom screening tools or HSV-2 antibody tests with better performance are needed.

The findings help inform screening strategies and highlight the complexity of diagnosis, especially for people with mild or unrecognized symptoms.
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Neonatal Herpes Reporting in the United States: Review of Current Policies by State - PubMed Despite its devastating impact, neonatal herpes is not a nationally notifiable condition. As of 2023 it is only reportable in 6 states. A consistently applied case definition with designation as a nationally notifiable condition would optimize surveillance and preventative efforts.

Strengthening surveillance is critical to protecting infants and guiding prevention efforts nationwide.
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Patterns of Congenital Syphilis in a Large Public Hospital: Maternal Risk Factors and Infant Outcomes - PubMed This case series identified maternal substance use and no prenatal care as risk factors for highly probable or possible CS, underscoring the vulnerability of this population and informing future work in prevention of this disease.

This research underscores the urgent need for improved screening, prenatal care, and health equity to protect mothers and newborns.
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Association between herpes simplex virus 1 and dementia: a systematic review protocol - PubMed CRD42024516789.

This work helps advance understanding of the long-term neurological impact of herpes viruses and the importance of continued research and prevention.
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