Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) sequentially shapes the NK cell repertoire during the course of asymptomatic infection and Kaposi sarcoma. [PDF]
PLoS Pathogens, 2012 The contribution of innate immunity to immunosurveillance of the oncogenic Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV8) has not been studied in depth. We investigated NK cell phenotype and function in 70 HHV8-infected subjects, either asymptomatic carriers or having ...
Stéphanie Dupuy +7 more
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Extracavitary Manifestation of Primary Effusion Lymphoma as a Right Atrial Mass [PDF]
, 2013 Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a subset of large B cell lymphomas and has been mostly associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Rare cases have been reported in organ transplant recipients and chronic hepatitis C patients.
Guddati, Achuta K +4 more
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KSHV/HHV8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Lessons Learnt from People Living with HIV
Hemato, 2021 In 1992, Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8) was discovered and identified as the causative agent for Kaposi sarcoma. Subsequently, the presence of this virus has been detected in a number of lymphoproliferative disorders in people living with HIV ...
Mark Bower, Antonino Carbone
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Role of GBV-C and human herpes virus coinfections in AIDS development in HIV-1 seroconverters [PDF]
, 2014 Background: GB virus type C (GBV-C) co-infection prolongs survival among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected individuals. Chronic immune activation is associated with HIV-1 disease progression.
Shen, Chengli
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Management of infections pre- and post-liver transplantation: Report of an AISF consensus conference [PDF]
, 2013 The burden of infectious diseases both before and after liver transplantation is clearly attributable to the dysfunction of defensive mechanisms of the host, both as a result of cirrhosis, as well as the use of immunosuppressive agents.
2011 AISF Single Topic Group +12 more
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Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) sequence variations in HHV8 related tumours in Okinawa, a subtropical island in southern Japan [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2004 Background: Although rare in mainland Japan, classic Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is frequently reported in Okinawa, a subtropical island in southern Japan. Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) has been identified in the tumours and geographical differences occur. Aim:
K, Kamiyama +7 more
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Case Reports in Pathology, 2022 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection predisposes patients to the development of lymphomas, both due to immune suppression and coinfection with viruses with oncogenic potential.
Elena M. Fenu +3 more
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Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 BackgroundHuman Herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) is the etiologic agent of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), a multicentric angio-proliferative cancer commonly associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
Benderli Christine Nana +21 more
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Vírus causadores de câncer e o papel da medicina laboratorial: revisão de literatura e perspectivas [PDF]
, 2013 Cancer-causing viruses are responsible for up to 20% of cancers with infectious etiology, representing a serious public health problem worldwide. Since the discovery of the first human cancer-causing virus, several others have been associated with ...
Granato, Celso Francisco Hernandes +1 more
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HHV‐8/KSHV in Solid Organ Transplantation: Current Gaps of Knowledge and Future Directions
Transplant Infectious Disease, Volume 28, Issue 2, March/April 2026.Risk mitigation strategies, including donors/recipients screening, DNAemia monitoring in recipients at risk, CNI‐to‐mTOR inhibitors switch, antivirals, and rituximab for KICS, may mitigate the impact of HHV‐8/KSHV infection in SOT. This review provides an update on KICS, identifies research gaps, and summarizes advances in screening and management ...
Alessandra Mularoni +9 more
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