Detection of human herpesvirus-8 DNA in kidney allografts prior to the development of Kaposi’s sarcoma

Ronit Sarid, Galina Pizov, Deborah Rubinger, Rebecca Backenroth, Michael M. Friedlaender, Fidi Schwartz, Dana G. Wolf

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Abstract

Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) DNA was identified in kidney allografts in 2 of 3 transplant recipients prior to the development of Kaposi's sarcoma, and increase in viral antibody titer was found in the third. Combined genotypic and serologic analyses could be used to identify patients at risk and suggest that the kidney may be a site of HHV-8 latency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1502-1505
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Infectious Diseases
Volume32
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 May 2001
Externally publishedYes

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