PREVALÊNCIA DE HERPES VÍRUS TIPO 1 E 2 NA POPULAÇÃO BRASILEIRA: UM ESTUDO DE REVISÃO

Abstract

The objective of this study is to identify the prevalence of Herpes Virus in the Brazilian population, according to publications from the last ten years (2012-2022). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) are viruses that establish lifelong infections in humans. The main route of transmission of HSV-1 is oral, although sexual transmission is increasingly common in Western countries and Asia. Sexual transmission is the main route of transmission of HSV-2. Infection by these viruses is often latent and asymptomatic, with frequent reactivations and occasional intermittent symptomatic episodes. This is a narrative review of the literature. The search took place in the following electronic databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) and PubMed. The findings of this study showed the prevalence of Herpes Virus infection in the Brazilian population, according to publications from the last ten years (2012-2022). Most studies showed a higher prevalence in elderly individuals (over 60 years of age), which can affect both sexes.