Abstract
We show human herpesvirus 8 with diverse molecular subtype D variants to be highly endemic among the Ni-Vanuatu population. Most K1 genes were nearly identical to Polynesian strains, although a few clustered with Australian or Taiwanese strains. These results suggest diverse origins of the Ni-Vanuatu population and raise questions about the ancient human population movements in Melanesia.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Endemic Diseases*
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Female
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique / methods
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Genetic Variation / genetics
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Herpesviridae Infections / blood
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Herpesviridae Infections / epidemiology
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Herpesviridae Infections / virology*
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Herpesvirus 8, Human / classification*
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Herpesvirus 8, Human / genetics
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Melanesia / epidemiology
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Middle Aged
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Pedigree
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Phylogeny
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Sarcoma, Kaposi / blood
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Sarcoma, Kaposi / epidemiology
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Sarcoma, Kaposi / virology*
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Viral Proteins / genetics
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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K1 protein, Human herpesvirus 8
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Viral Proteins