HLA polymorphisms and detection of kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus DNA in saliva and peripheral blood among children and their mothers in the uganda sickle cell anemia KSHV Study

HLA polymorphisms and detection of kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus DNA in saliva and peripheral blood among children and their mothers in the uganda sickle cell anemia KSHV Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV, also called Human herpesvirus 8 or HHV8) is a γ-2 herpesvirus that causes Kaposi sarcoma. KSHV seroprevalence rates vary geographically with variable rates recorded in different sub Sahara African countries, suggesting...

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Main Authors: Figueiredo Constança, Bhatia Kishor, Bakaki Paul M, Owor Anchilla M, Ndugwa Christopher M, Schulz Thomas F, Pfeiffer Ruth M, Verboom Murielle, Guech-Ongey Mercy, Eiz-Vesper Britta, Blasczyk Rainer, Mbulaiteye Sam M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/5/1/21

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