Anogenital ulcers caused by HSV-2 are associated with an increased risk of HIV transmission. When compared to clinician examination, HIV/HSV-2 coinfected men who have sex with men are frequently unaware of anogenital ulcers. These data underscore the importance of condom use and the need for new HSV-2 prevention strategies.
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