Human herpesvirus-8

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Micrograph showing Kaposi sarcoma, a cancer caused by human herpesvirus-8. H&E stain. (WC)

Human herpesvirus-8, abbreviated HHV-8, is a virus that causes cancer.

General

Associated with a number of cancers:

Other:

Microscopic

  • No light microscopic changes.

IHC

  • Usually HHV-8 +ve.

See also

References