HHV-8 Seroprevalence and Genotype Distribution in Africa, 1998–2017: A Systematic Review
Human herpes virus type 8 (HHV-8) is the causative agent of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). We systematically reviewed literature published between 1998 and 2017, according to the PRISMA guidelines, to understand the distribution of HHV-8 infection in Africa. More than two-thirds (64%) of studies reported on...
Main Authors: | Elizabeth M. Etta, Doyinmola P. Alayande, Lufuno G. Mavhandu-Ramarumo, George Gachara, Pascal O. Bessong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/9/458 |
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