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Latent human herpesvirus - 8 (HHV-8) infection in female commercial sex workers from Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Author(s):
Adele Caterino-de-Araujo [1] ; Elizabeth Santos-Fortuna [2] ; Mariana Cavalheiro Magri [3] ; Fabiana Schuelter-Trevisol [4] ; Marcos Vinicius Silva
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Adolfo Lutz Institute. Immunology Department
[2] Adolfo Lutz Institute. Immunology Department
[3] Adolfo Lutz Institute. Immunology Department
[4] University of South of Santa Catarina
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases; v. 11, n. 1, p. 9-11, 2007-02-00.
Abstract

Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) infection was identified in 6 out of 90 (6.7%) female commercial sex workers from Imbituba, Santa Catarina, and was associated to age. Frequencies of 5.6% of anti-latent and 3.3% of anti-lytic antibodies were detected. Considering non-endemic areas from Brazil, the anti-latent antibodies frequency seems elevated and requires further investigation on referent female population. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 98/13313-5 - Identification and characterization of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) in São Paulo, Brazil
Grantee:Adele Caterino de Araújo
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants