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Kaposi's sarcoma: Genetic subtypes and clinical correlation in a South African population

Human herpes virus 8 (HHV8) is the aetiological agent of all forms of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). Seven major subtypes (A, B, C, D, E, F, Z) based on genetic variability of open reading frame (ORF)-K1, have been identified. Numerous studies point to differing tumorigenic and pathogenic properties of the...

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Main Author: Isaacs, Thuraya
Other Authors: Todd, Gail
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Division of Dermatology 2017
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