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High Prevalence of Epstein-Barr Virus Type 2 among Homosexual Men Is Caused by Sexual Transmission.

Authors :
van Baarle, Debbie
Hovenkamp, Egbert
Dukers, Nicole H.T.M.
Renwick, Neil
Kersten, Marie José
Goudsmit, Jaap
Coutinho, Roel A.
Miedema, Frank
van Oers, Marinus H.J.
Source :
Journal of Infectious Diseases; 6/1/2000, Vol. 181 Issue 6, p2045-2049, 5p, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Investigates whether Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) type 2 infection is highly prevalent among homosexual men. EBV type in homosexual and heterosexual men; EBV-2 infection in homosexual men in relation to sexual behavior; Prevalence of EBV-2 among persons with multiple sex partners.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221899
Volume :
181
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6065864
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/315521