Environmental factors influence the rate of human herpesvirus type 8 infection in a population with high incidence of classic Kaposi sarcoma

Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Apr 1;42(7):e66-8. doi: 10.1086/500397. Epub 2006 Feb 27.

Abstract

High prevalence of human herpesvirus type 8 (HHV-8) infection has been reported on the island of Sardinia. Among emigrants from Sardinia, rates of HHV-8 infection are lower than they are in Sardinia and are similar to those observed in the local population. Thus, environmental factors seem to play a relevant role in affecting the prevalence of HHV-8 infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Herpesviridae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Herpesviridae Infections / etiology
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human*
  • Humans
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupations
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / epidemiology*
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Sex Factors