Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpesvirus/Human Herpesvirus 8

By:

International Agency for Research on Cancer

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Paperback / softback

Series:

IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans

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A presentation of the results of an evaluation of the carcinogenic risk to humans posed by infection with two lymphotrophic herpesviruses: Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpesvirus/Human Herpesvirus 8, a new human herpesvirus detected in 1994 in Kaposi's sarcoma associated with AIDS. The viruses are evaluated in separate monographs, which consider the biology of the virus, the epidemiology of infections, related animal viruses, and mechanistic studies, in addition to studies of cancer in humans. The report concludes that there is compelling but as yet limited evidence for a role of KSHV/HHV8 in the causation of Kaposi's sarcoma. KSHV/HHV8 was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans.

Author Biography:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

Release date Australia

June 2nd, 1998

Author

International Agency for Research on Cancer

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

figs., tables

Pages

537

Series

IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans

Dimensions

254x178x28

ISBN-13

9789283212706

Product ID

2348739

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