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Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS): a case study

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus-inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS) is a rare, life-threatening condition associated with Kaposi sarcoma and systemic immune dysregulation induced by Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).
Ming Hong Choi, Ching See Leung, Laura Pui Yee To, Shui Wun Lai, Man Chun Chan, Thomas Shiu Hong Chik, Daphne Pui Ling Lau, Elaine Yuen Ling Au, Kwok Yung Yuen, Ivan Fan Ngai Hung, Tak Yin Tsang   +10 more
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Dendritic cells: Key players in human herpesvirus 8 infection and pathogenesis

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2014
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8; Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus) is an oncogenic gammaherpesvirus that primarily infects cells of the immune and vascular systems.
Diana M. Campbell, Giovanna eRappocciolo, Frank J. Jenkins, Frank J. Jenkins, Charles R. Rinaldo, Charles R. Rinaldo   +5 more
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Characterising the adaptive t-cell immune response against Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus [PDF]

, 2010
Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is causally related to Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), the most common malignancy in individuals with untreated HIV/AIDS.
Robey, R.C.
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In vitro and in vivo human herpesvirus 8 infection of placenta.

PLoS ONE, 2008
Herpesvirus infection of placenta may be harmful in pregnancy leading to disorders in fetal growth, premature delivery, miscarriage, or major congenital abnormalities.
Mariantonietta Di Stefano, Maria Luisa Calabrò, Iole Maria Di Gangi, Santina Cantatore, Massimo Barbierato, Elisa Bergamo, Anfumbom Jude Kfutwah, Margherita Neri, Luigi Chieco-Bianchi, Pantaleo Greco, Loreto Gesualdo, Ahidjo Ayouba, Elisabeth Menu, Josè Ramòn Fiore   +13 more
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The Africa We Want: A Perspective on the African Code Against Cancer To Be Developed for Sub‐Saharan Africa

International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 12, Page 2861-2869, 15 December 2026.
ABSTRACT Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a unique cancer burden, characterized by a disproportionately high mortality‐to‐incidence ratio, a large share of infection‐related cancers, and distinct environmental exposures. Implementation of national policies on primary prevention is limited, and public literacy regarding cancer risk and curability remains ...
Anthony Kityo, Phyllis Ohene‐Agyei, Felix M. Onyije, Hannah Simba, Annet Nakaganda, Denis Chopera, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Benido Impouma, Mary Nyangasi, Blandina Mmbaga, Valerie McCormack, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Miriam Mutebi, Joachim Schüz, Carolina Espina   +14 more
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Human Herpesvirus 8 Genotype E in Patients with Kaposi Sarcoma, Peru

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2010
To determine human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) K1 genotypes in patients with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) from Peru, we characterized HHV-8 in 25 KS biopsy samples.
Olivier Cassar, Marie-Lise Blondot, Salim Mohanna, Gregory Jouvion, Francisco Bravo, Vicente Maco, Renan Duprez, Michel Huerre, Eduardo Gotuzzo, Antoine Gessain   +9 more
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Human Herpesvirus 8

Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2000
Human herpesvirus 8 ([HHV-8], Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus [KSHV]) is a novel human oncovirus classified as a gamma-herpesvirus. HHV-8 is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) and some cases of multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD). Antibodies against HHV-8 are detected in the sera of almost all KS patients,
Katano, Harutaka, Sata, Tetsutaro
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Human Herpesvirus 8 Induces Polyfunctional B Lymphocytes That Drive Kaposi’s Sarcoma

mBio, 2014
Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is an unusual neoplasia wherein the tumor consists primarily of endothelial cells infected with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8; Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus) that are not fully transformed but are instead driven to excess ...
Emilee R. Knowlton, Giovanna Rappocciolo, Paolo Piazza, Lauren M. Lepone, Sagar V. Nadgir, Arlene Bullotta, Stella J. Berendam, Jun Li, Todd A. Reinhart, Frank J. Jenkins, Charles R. Rinaldo   +10 more
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Innovative PLA or PCL‐Based Ocular Implants Obtained From Tape Casting or Electrospinning for Sustained‐Release Dexamethasone

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 43, November 15, 2026.
PLA and PCL ocular implants prepared by tape casting and electrospinning provide sustained dexamethasone release with distinct release profiles governed by polymer type and processing method. The relationship between polymer structure, degradation behavior, and drug release demonstrates the potential of these fabrication techniques for controlled ...
Renata Bochanoski, Henrique Borba Modolon, Ronaldo Silveira, Januara Rodrigues, Tiago Bender Wermuth, Sabrina Arcaro, Oscar R. K. Montedo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spectrum of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus, or Human Herpesvirus 8, Diseases

, 2002
SUMMARY Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), discovered in 1994, is a human rhadinovirus (gamma-2 herpesvirus). Unlike other human herpesviruses (herpes simplex virus, Epstein-
Dharam V. Ablashi, Louise G. Chatlynne, James E. Whitman,, Ethel Cesarman   +3 more
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