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No association between human herpesvirus 8 and arsenical skin cancers.

Authors :
Wong, Sai-Siong
bch, mb
Tan, Kong-Chong
bs, mb
Goh, Chee-Leok
Chan, Shi-Yen
Bernard, Hans-Ulrich
Source :
International Journal of Dermatology; Apr2001, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p303-304, 2p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents information on a study which hypothesized the involvement of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) as a cofactor in the pathogenesis of arsenical skin cancers. Presence of HHV8 in patients with arsenical skin cancers; Mechanism by which arsenic leads to cutaneous malignancies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119059
Volume :
40
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4821174
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-4362.2001.00895-4.x