Human herpesvirus type 8 seroprevalence among patients in immunosuppression state

Acta Microbiol Pol. 2001;50(3-4):301-3.

Abstract

Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV 8) is implicated in the etiology of neoplastic disorders, especially in HIV-infected and immunosuppressed people, but knowledge about seroprevalence of HHV 8 in general or selected populations is still insufficient. In this study the presence of IgG antibodies to HHV 8 in groups of immunosuppressed patients was tested.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Donors
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • Herpesviridae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Herpesviridae Infections / immunology
  • Herpesviridae Infections / virology
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Lymphoma / complications
  • Lymphoma / immunology
  • Lymphoma / virology
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies