Definition of human herpesvirus 8

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human herpesvirus 8

HHV8. A type of herpesvirus that may cause Kaposi's sarcoma (a rare cancer that can cause skin lesions) and a type of lymphoma (cancer that begins in the lymph system), especially in patients who have a weak immune system. Also called Kaposifs sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV).



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