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Human Herpesvirus 8 Flashcards

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What is the family?

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Herpesvirus

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How is it transmitted?

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Sexual route, transplantation

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Which cancer is it associated with?

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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What does Kaposi’s sarcoma show in AIDS?

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Malignancy of vascular endothelial cells
- Purple lesions in skin, oral cavity, GIT, lungs

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How to treat? Is there a vaccine?

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No antivirals
No vaccine available

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