At a glance
- The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System features estimates of infection with herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2.
- These estimates are based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Herpes simplex virus type 1
Herpes simplex virus type 1 is a lifelong viral infection that typically causes oral herpes but also can cause genital herpes.
Herpes simplex virus type 1
Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.
Sources
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey provides DQS with data on herpes simplex virus type 1 from laboratory testing.
Herpes simplex virus type 2
Herpes simplex virus type 2 is a lifelong viral infection that typically causes genital herpes but also can cause infections in the mouth.
Herpes simplex virus type 2
Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.
Sources
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey provides DQS with data on herpes simplex virus type 2 from laboratory testing.
Content Source
National Center for Health Statistics
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