| seroprevalence of human herpesvirus-8 in blood donors from different geographical regions of argentina, brazil, and chile. | human herpesvirus-8 (hhv-8) causes kaposi's sarcoma (ks) and lymphoproliferative disorders in both hiv-infected and uninfected patients. hhv-8 has a worldwide occurrence but infection rates vary according to a combination of geographic and behavioral risks. the main transmission route seems to be sexual, nevertheless, nasal secretions, saliva, blood, and organ graft have been proposed. hhv-8 was postulated as a new infectious agent for screening in blood donors. the aim of this study was to eval ... | 2004 | 14981770 |