| Literature DB >> 6087482 |
M A Conant, D W Spicer, C D Smith.
Abstract
The incidence of genital herpes simplex infections has risen at a rapid rate over the past 20 years. Sexually active young adults ask whether condoms will effectively block the transmission of herpes simplex virus from one individual to another. Using a laboratory plunger model to stimulate human coitus, the authors have shown that high concentrations of HSV-2 did not cross the latex or natural membrane condoms that were tested. We have also shown that high concentrations of HSV-2 left in contact with a condom for 8 hr does not penetrate the barrier. This study gives good indirect evidence that condoms block the transmission of herpes simplex virus.Entities:
Keywords: Americas; Bacterial And Fungal Diseases--prevention and control; Barrier Methods; California; Clinical Research; Condom--indications; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--indications; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Diseases--prevention and control; Evaluation; Family Planning; Infections--prevention and control; North America; Northern America; Reproductive Tract Infections; Research Methodology; Sexually Transmitted Diseases--prevention and control; United States; Viral Diseases--prevention and control
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Year: 1984 PMID： 6087482 DOI： 10.1097/00007435-198404000-00009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sex Transm Dis ISSN： 0148-5717 Impact factor: 2.830