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Is Herpes Simplex Virus (Hsv) a Sign of Encephalitis in Iranian Newborns? Prevalence of Hsv Infection in Pregnant Women in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis



Arabsalmani M1 ; Behzadifar M2, 3 ; Baradaranmd HR4 ; Toghae M5 ; Beyranvand G6 ; Olyaeemanesh A7 ; Behzadifar M2, 3
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  1. 1. Department of Health, Faculty of Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
  2. 2. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health & Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
  4. 4. Endocrine Research Center Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Neurology, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Health, Faculty of Health, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
  7. 7. National Institute for Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Child Neurology Published:2017

Abstract

Objective Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of herpes simplex virus in pregnant women in Iran. Materials & Methods A systematic literature review was conducted to study the HSV subtypes in Persian and English papers through several databases. We searched Pub Med, Scopus, Ovid, Science Direct and national databases as Magiran, Iranmedex and Science Information Database (SID) up to October 2015. Random-effects model were applied to calculate the pooled prevalence of HSV subtypes. Results Five eligible studies were identified, including 1140 participants. The pooled prevalence of HSV infection in pregnant women was 0.64% (95% CI: 0.10- 1.18) in Iran. The pooled prevalence of studies on both HSV-1 and HSV-2 was 0.91% (CI: 0.81-1.02) and studies on only HSV-2 was 0.23% (CI: -0.61-0.63), respectively. Conclusion The prevalence of HSV infection in pregnant women in Iran was higher. HSV infection of the central nervous system, especially with HSV-2, can also cause recurrent aseptic meningitis and monophasic, as well as radiuculitis or myelitis. The performance of screening to detect infection in pregnant women can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of patients and help to prevent the transmission of HSV infection to infants in Iran. © 2017, Iranian Child Neurology Society. All rights reserved.