USPSTF reaffirms recommendation against serologic screening for genital herpes infection

Summary: The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine screening for genital herpes infection in asymptomatic adolescents, adults, and pregnant women, as the potential harms of such screening outweigh the benefits. This recommendation is based on a systematic evaluation of the available evidence, and the USPSTF has moderate certainty in its conclusion.*

Article: Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement – JAMA

Evidence Report: Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA

Editorials:

Reducing HSV-2 Morbidity and MortalityRoutine Serologic Screening Still Not the Best Answer – JAMA

Reaffirmed USPSTF Recommendation Against Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes: Empowering Clinicians and Reducing Potential Harm – JAMA Dermatology (free for a limited period)

Author Interview: Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection – JAMA

JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Genital Herpes

*Note: This summary was created through the collaboration of a medical editor and ChatGPT.