Human Herpesvirus 8
A gammaherpesvirus that contributes to the development of Kaposi sarcoma.
Exact Synonyms
Herpes Virus 8
HHV-8
HHV8
Human Gammaherpesvirus 8
HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 8
human herpesvirus 8
Human Herpesvirus 8
Kaposi Sarcoma Herpes Virus
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpes Virus
Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus
KSHV
Virus-HHV8
class Information
ALT_DEFINITION
- A type of herpesvirus that may cause Kaposi sarcoma (a rare cancer that can cause skin lesions) and a type of lymphoma (cancer that begins in the lymph system), especially in patients who have a weak immune system.
- Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species human herpesvirus 8.
code
C14327
Contributing_Source
- CDISC
- CTRP
- FDA
DesignNote
The predominant route of HHV-8 transmission is sexual. However, it is also spread via blood contact among injection drug users.
Display_Name
Human Herpesvirus 8
FDA_UNII_Code
16I9IX46F2
in_subset
Legacy Concept Name
Human_Herpesvirus_8
NCBI_Taxon_ID
37296
Preferred_Name
Human Herpesvirus 8
Semantic_Type
Virus
UMLS_CUI
C0376526
class Relations
Subclass of