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.
Antony Idam Mamimandjiami +8 more
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HHV-8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Pathogenesis in an HIV-Positive Patient [PDF]
Case Reports in Hematology, 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
Carlo Guerrero +2 more
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Angiosarcoma in HIV-negative patients is not associated with HHV-8 [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 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 ...
João Avancini +8 more
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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.
Eliane Rohner +7 more
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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]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2023 Introduction: Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is a lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by lymph node histopathology and systemic symptoms.
Gavin Ha +4 more
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HHV-8, transfusion, and mortality. [PDF]
Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2012 Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi’s sarcoma–associated herpesvirus (KSHV), was first described in 1994 [1] and is known to cause Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) as well as 2 lymphoproliferative B-cell diseases.
E. Operskalski
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HHV-8 Seroprevalence and Genotype Distribution in Africa, 1998⁻2017: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Viruses, 2018 Human herpes virus type 8 (HHV-8) is the causative agent of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). We systematically reviewed literature published between 1998 and 2017, according to the PRISMA guidelines, to understand the distribution of HHV-8 infection in Africa ...
Etta EM +4 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 ...
Keller R. +8 more
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