Chronic lymphadenopathies and human herpes virus type 8

Scand J Infect Dis. 2002;34(8):625-6. doi: 10.1080/00365540210147552.

Abstract

Human herpes virus type 8 (HHV-8) is predominantly associated with Kaposi's sarcoma. Nothing is known about its manifestation in primary infection. We report an HIV-negative patient with chronic polyadenitis and lymphocytosis that may have been related to a primary HHV-8 infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • HIV Seronegativity
  • Herpesviridae Infections / diagnosis*
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / virology*
  • Neck
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index