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- * Conducted in 2021-2022, the research involved 462 migrants who filled out questionnaires and underwent blood tests to detect these infections, revealing a 29.9% prevalence for HSV-2 and 4.5% for syphilis, particularly higher in men.
- * The findings show that both infections are highly present among the migrant population, highlighting the need for targeted prevention and treatment efforts, especially considering their unique vulnerabilities related to sexual behavior.
Article Abstract
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of antibodies against and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), and to identify the factors associated with these infections among migrants in transit in Chiapas, Mexico.
Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted during 2021-2022, in three migrant shelters in Chiapas, Mexico. Participants answered a questionnaire and provided a blood sample to detect antibodies against and HSV-2. The study calculated seroprevalence and assessed associated factors using Chi-square (χ) tests and odds ratios.
Results: A total of 462 migrants participated, with an average age of 31.2 years; 56.9% were women, and 41.1% came from Honduras. The seroprevalence of HSV-2 was 29.9%; for syphilis it was 4.5%, and it was higher in men (8.0%) than in women (1.9%). Among pregnant women, 15.4% had antibodies against syphilis. Notable variables associated with syphilis include being male, having a history of genital lesions, having same-sex partners, and seropositivity to HSV-2. Regarding HSV-2, factors associated with infection included being female, age, schooling, sleeping in the street, a history of HIV testing, early sexual debut, number of sexual partners, and syphilis.
Conclusions: A high prevalence of syphilis and HSV-2 was found among the migrant population evaluated. Syphilis is confirmed as a re-emerging infection, even in women. Migrants have vulnerabilities associated with sexual behavior, so prevention, diagnosis, and treatment measures should be focused on this population group.
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