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Why is Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus not ubiquitous in the human population?

  1. Author:
    Bagni, R.
    Whity, D.

  2. Author Address

    NCI, SAIC Frederick, AIDS Vaccine Program, Viral Oncol Sect, Frederick, MD 21702 USA.;Whity, D, NCI, SAIC Frederick, AIDS Vaccine Program, Viral Oncol Sect, Frederick, MD 21702 USA.;whitbyd@ncifcrf.gov
    1. Year: 2007
    2. Date: May
  2. Journal: Future Virology
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    3. Pages: 243-246
  4. Type of Article: Article
  5. ISSN: 1746-0794
  1. Abstract:

    Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), a gamma-herpesvirus, is the causative agent of Kaposi's sarcoma. While the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma may be explained by the differences in the prevalence of KSHV, there is currently no explanation for the variation of KSHV prevalence in different geographic locations and populations. This review summarizes the current understanding of KSHV transmission and aims to provide insight into how KHSV may be transmitted and maintained in the human population.

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  2. DOI: 10.2217/17460794.2.3.2432007
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  4. WOS: 000249427000009

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