Is Kaposi's Sarcoma the New "Kissing" Disease?

Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), a.k.a. Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, is closely related to Epstein-Barr virus. It infects CD19+ B cells and endothelial-derived spindle cells of Kaposi's . . .

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Published inNEJM journal watch. Dermatology
Main Author Callen, J C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Waltham Massachusetts Medical Society 22.12.2000
Subjects
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Kaposis sarcoma
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Summary:Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), a.k.a. Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, is closely related to Epstein-Barr virus. It infects CD19+ B cells and endothelial-derived spindle cells of Kaposi's . . .
ISSN:2330-0418