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Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2021 Background: Human herpesvirus type 8 (HHV-8) can be transmitted through unprotected sex as HIV. We aimed to investigate the seroincidence of HHV-8 and associated factors among people living with HIV (PLWH).
Ming-Jui Tsai +11 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. KS is among the most common malignancies seen in HIV-infected patients despite the decreased incidence of KS in the era of highly active antiretroviral ...
Sunil, Meena +2 more
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HHV-8 seroprevalence: a global view [PDF]
Systematic Reviews, 2014 Human 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. In regions with high HHV-8 seroprevalence in the general population, KS accounts for a major burden of disease. Outside these endemic regions, HHV-8 prevalence is
Rohner Eliane +7 more
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Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2014 Background: Many studies have tried to be establish a pathogenic role for human herpesvirus-6 and -8 (HHV-6, HHV-8) in malignant diseases, but whether these viruses plays a role in these pathologies remains unclear.
Nurdan Tacyildiz +9 more
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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 +13 more
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HHV-8 infection and multiple myeloma [PDF]
Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 1999 Abstract Human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus has been strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), primary effusion lymphoma, and multicentric Castleman disease. Recently, this gamma-herpes virus was also found in the nonmalignant bone marrow dendritic cells of the ...
N N, Sjak-Shie +2 more
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Human herpesvirus-8 in northwestern China: epidemiology and characterization among blood donors
Virology Journal, 2010 Background Human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) is the etiologic agent associated with development of classical, AIDS-related, iatrogenic, and endemic Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).
Zhang Qiong +9 more
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Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2017 Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is a gamma-herpesvirus and etiological agent of all forms of Kaposi sarcoma (KS). Saliva may play an important role in HHV-8 transmission in specific populations.
Paulo H. Braz-Silva +9 more
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PLoS ONE, 2010 BackgroundHuman herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) is the etiological agent of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) and of some lymphoproliferative disorders of B cells. Most malignancies develop after long-lasting viral dormancy, and a preventing role for both humoral and cellular
Silvia Della Bella +8 more
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Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Objectives Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is transmissible and causes Kaposi’s sarcoma and other malignancies. This study analyzed the seroepidemiology and phylogeny of HHV-8 among 515 injection drug users (IDUs) and 229 men who have sex with men (MSM) in ...
Yuan-Ming Lee +2 more
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