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Virological and molecular characterization of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus strains from Xinjiang, China.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology - 1 Jan 2012
Wang X, Wang H, He B, Hui Y, Lv G, Li L, Wen H
Abstract excerpt
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a highly and abnormally vascularized tumor-like lesion affecting the skin. KS-associated herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV-8) is etiologically linked to all epidemiological forms of KS. However, clinical phenotypes show considerable discrepancy, indicating the presence of virological and molecular characteristics of KSHV that influence its pathogenesis. We investigated the molecular virological...
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