Human herpesvirus 8 seroconversion in a population‐based cohort of men in Tobago
Abstract
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV‐8) is the causal agent of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). In Tobago, KS is not common; however, HHV‐8 seropositivity has been reported to be 39.9% in men with prostate cancer compared to <22.9% in healthier women and men. To understand HHV‐8 transmission, we examined HHV‐8 seroconversion and seroreversion, and risk factors for these changes in Tobago men.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 21, 2015
- Source ID
- 10.1002/jmv.24128
Entities
People
- Alan L. Patrick
- Alicia C. Mcdonald
- Clareann H. Bunker
- Frank J. Jenkins
- Joel L. Weissfeld
- John W. Wilson
Organizations
- National Institutes of Health
- Northwell Health
- United States Department of Defense
- University of Pittsburgh