HHV-8 and multistep tumorigenesis.

Ensoli B, Stürzl M (1999)

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 1999

Journal

Trends in Microbiology Elsevier

Book Volume: 7

Pages Range: 310-2

Journal Issue: 8

DOI: 10.1016/s0966-842x(99)01544-9

Abstract

Human herpesvirus 8 [HHV-8 or Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV)] is associated with pleural effusion lymphoma (PEL), multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD) and Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) 1. These diseases are rare, but HHV-8 can infect more than 50% of the general population, depending on the geographical area. This indicates that additional factors are required for HHV-8 pathogenicity 1. This is not surprising, as the concept of multistep tumorigenesis is now generally accepted and it does not rule out an etiologic role for HHV-8 in tumor development.

Authors with CRIS profile

Michael Stürzl Professur für Molekulare und Experimentelle Chirurgie

Involved external institutions

Italian National Health Institute / Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) IT Italy (IT)

How to cite

APA:

Ensoli, B., & Stürzl, M. (1999). HHV-8 and multistep tumorigenesis. Trends in Microbiology, 7(8), 310-2. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0966-842x(99)01544-9

MLA:

Ensoli, Barbara, and Michael Stürzl. "HHV-8 and multistep tumorigenesis." Trends in Microbiology 7.8 (1999): 310-2.

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