RoC Review of Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV)

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 |
Meetings & Events
Date | Event | Event Type | Materials |
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Apr 16, 2014 | NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting | Board of Scientific Counselors |
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Dec 17, 2015 | Peer Review of the Draft RoC Monograph on Selected Viruses | Expert Panels - RoC |
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Jun 15, 2016 | NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting | Board of Scientific Counselors |
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