Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV)-Associated Disease in the AIDS Patient: An Update

Cancer Treat Res. 2019:177:63-80. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-03502-0_3.

Abstract

In this book chapter, we review the current knowledge of the biology and pathogenesis of Kaposi's sarcomaassociated herpesvirus (KSHV). We describe the lifecycle of KSHV, the cancers associated with this virus, as well as current treatment modalities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / virology
  • Coinfection / virology
  • Herpesviridae Infections / physiopathology*
  • Herpesviridae Infections / therapy
  • Herpesviridae Infections / virology
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human / growth & development*
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human / physiology
  • Humans
  • Life Cycle Stages / physiology*
  • Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Neoplasms / virology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / physiopathology
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / therapy
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / virology