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Multiple Human Herpesvirus–8 Infection [PDF]
In Malawian patients with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) and their relatives, we investigated nucleotide-sequence variation in human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) subgenomic DNA, amplified from oral and blood samples by use of polymerase chain reaction. Twenty-four people had amplifiable HHV-8 DNA in >1 sample; 9 (38%) were seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus ...
Beyari, MM +7 more
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Mycosis fungoides and Kaposi’s sarcoma association in an HIV-negative patient [PDF]
The association of mycosis fungoides and kaposi’s sarcoma in HIV-negative patients is a rare phenomenon. The presence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) – associated with all forms of Kaposi’s sarcoma – has also been recently identified in mycosis fungoides ...
Maria Carolina Prado Fleury Bariani +4 more
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Pathogens affect wild bird populations worldwide, contributing to their decline. Considering the scarce health data regarding the endangered Pyrenean Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus aquitanicus), we molecularly surveyed selected pathogens (Newcastle ...
Olga Nicolás de Francisco +11 more
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First Diagnosed Case of Steroid-induced Kaposi's Sarcoma in Mongolia
Objectives: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a vascular neoplasm with four main types. We report the first diagnosed case of steroid-induced KS in a non-HIV patient in Mongolia.
Khandsuren Byamba +3 more
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O sarcoma de Kaposi é uma neoplasia angioproliferativa maligna que na maioria das vezes se restringe à pele e ao tecido subcutâneo; porém, pode aparecer de forma mais agressiva, atingindo a cavidade oral, o trato gastrointestinal e os pulmões (sarcoma de
Jorge Agle Kalil +4 more
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Human herpesvirus 8 – A novel human pathogen
In 1994, Chang and Moore reported on the latest of the gammaherpesviruses to infect humans, human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) 1. This novel herpesvirus has and continues to present challenges to define its scope of involvement in human disease. In this review,
Edelman Daniel C
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Human herpesvirus 8 infection [PDF]
Human herpesvirus 8, also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, is etiologically associated with Kaposi sarcoma and other rare malignancies. Human herpesvirus 8 infection is common in certain areas of Africa and Italy, but occurs in only 0% to 15% of adult populations in North America and Europe. Reports of human herpesvirus 8 prevalence of 3%
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HHVs AND LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a γ herpesvirus well recognized to be involved in the development of human B (Hodgkin and non Hodgkin lymphomas) and NK/T cell lymphomas, either in the general population or in the immunosuppressed individuals.
C Quadrelli +3 more
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Molecular Detection of Human Herpesvirus-8 in Plasma and Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Patients with Cryptogenic Cirrhosis [PDF]
Background: Human herpesvirus-8 is the infectious etiology of endothelial origin in tumours with blood disorders. However, in some cirrhotic patients, no etiology can be identified, and such cases are known as cryptogenic cirrhosis. The aim of this study
Farah Bokharaei-Salim +5 more
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Diseases and syndromes associated with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)
HHV-8 (Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus) is considered as the etiological agent of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), primary effusion lymphoma, multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD), POEMS-syndrome, and HHV-8 inflammatory cytokine syndrome (HHV-8-KICS). Eye
G. I. Krichevskaya
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