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Update on Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV or HHV8) – review Cover

Update on Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV or HHV8) – review

Open Access
|Dec 2020

Abstract

Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), is one of the few pathogens recognized as direct carcinogen, being involved in the pathogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma and multicentric Castleman disease. KSHV is a relatively recently discovered virus, with still limited possibilities for diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, ongoing studies are trying to answer the main issues related to the management of KSHV infection and its associated diseases. This review updates the current knowledge of the KSHV infection, discussing aspects related to epidemiology, virological features, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjim-2020-0017 | Journal eISSN: 2501-062X | Journal ISSN: 1220-4749
Language: English
Page range: 199 - 208
Submitted on: Jun 10, 2020
Published on: Dec 17, 2020
Published by: N.G. Lupu Internal Medicine Foundation
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2020 Nicoleta Iftode, Mihaela Andreea Rădulescu, Ștefan Sorin Aramă, Victoria Aramă, published by N.G. Lupu Internal Medicine Foundation
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