human herpesvirus 8

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:castle
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:multicentric_Castleman_disease
gptkb:primary_effusion_lymphoma
gptkb:fandom
gptkb:computer
gptkb:HIV/_AIDS
fatigue
metabolic disorders
psychological disorders
weight loss
autoimmune diseases
fever
neurological symptoms
night sweats
chronic inflammation
thrombocytopenia
immunosuppression
gastrointestinal complications
endocrine disorders
lymphadenopathy
HIV infection
immune evasion
neurocognitive disorders
pulmonary complications
respiratory symptoms
lymphoproliferative disorders
cardiovascular complications
oral lesions
dermatological manifestations
viral latency
renal complications
Kaposi's sarcoma lesions
chronic pain syndromes
elevated HHV-8 viral load
elevated IL-6 levels
elevated VEGF levels
hypergammaglobulinemia
immunological abnormalities
increased risk of secondary infections
musculoskeletal symptoms
serous effusions
gptkbp:avionics LANA
v Bcl-2
v GPCR
v IL-6
gptkbp:belongs_to Herpesviridae family
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:multicentric_Castleman_disease
gptkb:primary_effusion_lymphoma
gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing research studies
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1994
gptkbp:family gptkb:Herpesviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Rhadinovirus
gptkbp:healthcare global health issue
associated with AIDS-related cancers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label human herpesvirus 8
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:KSHV
gptkbp:is_popular_in higher in certain geographic regions
gptkbp:is_protected_by safe sex practices
screening blood donors
gptkbp:is_recognized_by HIV-positive individuals
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to no approved vaccine
gptkbp:nutritional_value gptkb:LANA-1
v GPCR
v IL-6
K8.1
gptkbp:origin B cells
endothelial cells
monocytes
gptkbp:propagation_method organ transplantation
sexual contact
blood transfusion
gptkbp:replaced_by Kaposi's sarcoma patient
gptkbp:research_focus immune response
cancer biology
viral pathogenesis
cancer virology
gptkbp:seed_dispersal double-stranded DNA
approximately 165 kb
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:B_lymphocytes
B cells
biopsy
serological tests
endothelial cells
endemic in certain regions
monocytes
PCR testing
more common in immunocompromised individuals
more common in men than women
prevalence varies by population
gptkbp:social_structure linear DNA
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Gammaherpesvirinae
gptkbp:symptoms weight loss
fever
night sweats
lymphadenopathy
asymptomatic in many cases
asymptomatic infection
gptkbp:transmission organ transplantation
sexual contact
blood transfusion
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:vaccine
gptkb:drug
supportive care
radiation therapy
chemotherapy
antiviral therapy