Predictors of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Antibody Positivity Among Persons With No History of Genital Herpes

The demographic, historical, and behavioral factors that predict a positive herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibody test in persons without a history of genital herpes have not been well-defined.Individuals (age 14-30 years) without a history of genital herpes completed a questionnaire and were offered free HSV-2 antibody testing. Factors from the questionnaire were correlated with the HSV-2 antibody result.Univariate analysis showed that...