RoC Review of Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV)
Substance Overview
Primary Uses or Exposures
- An enveloped double-stranded DNA gamma-2 herpesvirus.
- Thought to be spreads primarily via saliva, or blood from orogential sex, sharing needles, blood transfusions, or organ transplants.
- In endemic areas, KSHV is spread from mother to child and by close contact among family members.
Documents
Date | Document |
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Oct 27, 2014 | RoC Concept |
Aug 01, 2016 | RoC Monograph – Final (Abstract) Preferred Citation: National Toxicology Program (NTP). 2016. Report on Carcinogens monograph on Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus. Research Triangle Park, NC: National Toxicology Program. RoC Monograph 10. https://doi.org/10.22427/ROC-MGRAPH-10 |
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