Non-Detection of Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA in HHV-8-Seropositive Blood Donors from Three Brazilian Regions [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), is the etiologic agent of all forms of Kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma and the plasmablastic cell variant of multicentric Castleman disease. In endemic
José Eduardo Levi +6 more
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Epidemiology and Genetic Variability of HHV-8/KSHV among Rural Populations and Kaposi's Sarcoma Patients in Gabon, Central Africa. Review of the Geographical Distribution of HHV-8 K1 Genotypes in Africa. [PDF]
Viruses, 2021 Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is the etiological agent of all forms of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). K1 gene studies have identified five major molecular genotypes with geographical clustering.
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HHV-8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Pathogenesis in an HIV-Positive Patient. [PDF]
Case Rep Hematol, 2019 Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, is a DNA oncovirus known for its role in the development of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) and several lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs). HHV-8 promotes lymphoproliferation via
Guerrero C, Jain T, Kelemen K.
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Angiosarcoma in HIV-negative patients is not associated with HHV-8. [PDF]
An Bras Dermatol, 2016 : BACKGROUND: Angiosarcoma is an aggressive, malignant neoplasm of vascular or lymphatic origin. Herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) is a member of the herpes family with a tropism for endothelial cells and it has been proven to induce vascular neoplasms, such as ...
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HHV-8 seroprevalence: a global view [PDF]
Systematic Reviews, 2014 BackgroundHuman herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) is the underlying infectious cause of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) and other proliferative diseases; that is, primary effusion lymphoma and multicentric Castleman disease.
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Are Patients with HHV-8 Associated Castleman Disease Successfully Treated with Rituximab at Risk of Subsequently Developing HHV-8 Negative (Idiopathic) Castleman Disease? [PDF]
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med, 2023 Introduction: Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is a lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by lymph node histopathology and systemic symptoms.
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Dendritic cells: Key players in human herpesvirus 8 infection and pathogenesis [PDF]
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 +5 more
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Update on HHV-8-Associated Malignancies [PDF]
Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2010 The human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is the oncogenic virus associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) and lymphoproliferative disorders, namely, primary effusion lymphoma and multicentric Castleman’s disease.
M. Sunil, E. Reid, M. Lechowicz
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HHV-8 infection in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in Brazil [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2001 The aims of the present study were to determine the prevalence of human herpesvirus type 8 (HHV-8) in HIV-positive Brazilian patients with (HIV+/KS+) and without Kaposi's sarcoma (HIV+/KS-) using PCR and immunofluorescence assays, to assess its ...
Regina Keller +8 more
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In vitro and in vivo human herpesvirus 8 infection of placenta. [PDF]
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 +13 more
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