Kaposi's Sarcoma Associated-Herpes Virus (KSHV) Seroprevalence in Pregnant Women in South Africa
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Factors previously associated with Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) transmission in Africa include sexual, familial, and proximity to river water. We measured the seroprevalence of KSHV in relation to HIV, syphilis...
Main Authors: | Malope-Kgokong Babatyi I, MacPhail Patrick, Mbisa Georgina, Ratshikhopha Edith, Maskew Mhairi, Stein Lara, Sitas Freddy, Whitby Denise |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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Series: | Infectious Agents and Cancer |
Online Access: | http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/5/1/14 |
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