Abstract
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), or Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, is highly prevalent in certain risk groups (human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients, transplant recipients, and patients on hemodialysis). Heath care workers caring for these patients were found to be more frequently infected with HHV-8 than staff caring for other patients (P < 0.01).
MeSH terms
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Case-Control Studies
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Female
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Health Personnel
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Herpesviridae Infections / etiology*
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Herpesviridae Infections / immunology
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Herpesviridae Infections / transmission
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Herpesvirus 8, Human* / immunology
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / blood
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient
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Male
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Occupational Diseases / etiology*
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Occupational Diseases / immunology
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Immunoglobulin G