| [herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 in switzerland]. | a worldwide increase in the incidence of genital herpes infections has been described in recent years. transmission of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2) by asymptomatic seropositive subjects is considered to be a relevant mode of infection. the seroprevalence of hsv-2 varies considerably between different populations. in europe, data are scarce and the epidemiological situation in switzerland is unknown. in 1997 we performed serological examinations in 151 adult volunteers (87% between 20 ... | 2000 | 10701231 |