[Herpes simplex virus type 2 antibody levels in sera from various age groups using ELISA and IFAT].

We have investigated HSV-2, IgG antibody levels in 180 sera which were obtained from 60 girl students between 18-20 years old, 60 pregnant women between 19-39 years old and 60 young men between 20-22 years old, by using ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and IFAT (Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Technique). All of the sera obtained from girl students and pregnant women were found negative for HSV-2, IgG antibody by ELISA. However 2 of 60 young men's sera were positive. Totally 2 of 180 sera showed positivity for HSV-2. IgG antibodies (% 1.11). Whilst all of the girl students' sera were negative with IFAT but 4 of 60 pregnant women's sera and 3 of 60 young men's sera were positive with the same test. So, the positivity rate was % 3.89 with IFAT. These findings suggest that HSV-2 infection is not so common in our population.