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HHV8-associated lymphoproliferative disorder in the peripheral blood [PDF]
![Figure][1] A 50-year-old African man with well-controlled HIV infection presented with constitutional symptoms, progressive multiorgan failure, and raised inflammatory markers. He had a history of Kaposi sarcoma. An infective etiology was excluded.
Charles Manogaran, Shireen Kassam
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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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KSHV/HHV8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Lessons Learnt from People Living with HIV
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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Burden of Cancers Attributable to Infectious Agents in Nigeria: 2012-2014. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Infections by certain viruses, bacteria, and parasites have been identified as risk factors for some cancers. In Nigeria, like many other developing countries, infections remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
Ahmed +54 more
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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition – cancer‐causing infections and related interventions
The 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) contains 14 recommendations on cancer prevention. Here, we update the cancer prevention recommendations related to cancer‐causing infections, namely H. pylori, HPV, HBV, HCV and HIV, positioned as recommendation number 12.
Catharina Johanna Alberts +18 more
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Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) sequence variations in HHV8 related tumours in Okinawa, a subtropical island in southern Japan [PDF]
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:To sequence HHV8 in classic and AIDS associated KS in Okinawa.Materials/Methods:Eight classic KS cases ...
K, Kamiyama +7 more
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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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Cutaneous angiosarcoma of the leg [PDF]
Angiosarcomas are malignant neoplasms arising from endothelial cells. Cutaneous angiosarcoma is the most common form, typically occurring in the setting of chronic lymphedema or previous radiation.
Cooper, Hassie +3 more
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HIV-assoziierte Malignome [PDF]
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), Non-Hodgkin's lymphma (NHL) and invasive cervical cancer are considered AIDS-defining malignancies. The incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma has recently been increased as a secondary manifestation of AIDS.
Hartenstein, R. +2 more
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ABSTRACT Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare and aggressive B‐cell non‐Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that predominantly affects patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection and is strongly associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV‐8) infection. Due to its rarity, the current understanding of PEL's epidemiology and management is largely derived ...
John L. Vaughn +4 more
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