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Nearly identical strains of human herpesvirus 8 in couples discordant for Kaposi's sarcoma.
AIDS (London, England) - 30 Mar 2007
Kouri Vivian, Marini Alessandra, Nambiar Sandeep, Rodriguez Maria E, Capo Virginia, Resik Sonia, Mantecon Beatriz, Martinez Ariel, Köhler-Hansner Karin J, Hengge Ulrich R
Abstract excerpt
Transmission of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) may occur through various routes including breastfeeding and sexual intercourse. We attempted to detect HHV-8 infection in nine HIV-positive couples discordant for Kaposi's sarcoma who maintained a monogamous sexual relationship for at least one year. B...
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