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human herpesvirus 8

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human herpesvirus 8,
a virus in the family Herpesviridae that has been implicated as the causative agent of Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer occasionally seen in AIDS patients, and primary effusion lymphoma. The predominant route of transmission is sexual activity. The virus may also be transmitted through blood contact in IV drug use. Treatment is currently experimental. Also called Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus. See also Kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma.


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Increasing seroprevalence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) with age confirms HHV-8 endemicity in Amazon Amerindians from Brazil.
Seroprevalence of kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and other ... by Nascimento, Maria C.; Sumita, Laura M.; Souza, Vanda U.; Weiss, Helen A.; Oliveira, Juliane; Mascher / Emerging Infectious Diseases
There is an association between MCD and AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) caused by human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) or Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV).
Imaging in multicentric Castleman's disease by Barker, Robert; Kazmi, Fahrad; Bower, Mark / Journal of HIV Therapy
Kaposi sarcoma is caused by a herpes virus -- human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).
Causes of Kaposi's Sarcoma ? by Richard James / Health, general community
 
 
 
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