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HHV8 a subtype is associated with rapidly evolving classic Kaposi's sarcoma.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Dec 2008
Mancuso Roberta, Biffi Renato, Valli Marilena, Bellinvia Monica, Tourlaki Athanasia, Athanasia Tourlaki, Ferrucci Silvia, Brambilla Lucia, Delbue Serena, Ferrante Pasquale, Tinelli Carmine, Clerici Mario
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The link between human herpesvirus 8 (KSHV) and Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) has been proven, but many important aspects including risk factors, genetic predisposition to tumor development, transmission of KSHV, and the pathogenic potential of different genotypes remain to be elucidated. Possible associ...
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