Water, socioeconomic factors, and human herpesvirus 8 infection in Ugandan children and their mothers

Authors :: Mbulaiteye, Sam M.
Pfeiffer, Ruth M.
Biggar, Robert J.
Bakaki, Paul M.
Gamache, Christine
Owor, Anchilla M.
Katangole-Mbidde, Edward
Ndugwa, Christopher M.
Goedert, James J.
Whitby, Denise
Engels, Eric A.
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). April 1, 2005, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p474, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: A cross-sectional study was conducted in order to evaluate 600 Ugandan children with sickle cell disease and their mothers for factors associated with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) seropositivity. HHV-8 infection in Ugandan children was associated with lower socioeconomic status and using surface water.

Subjects :: Kaposi's sarcoma -- Risk factors
Kaposi's sarcoma -- Research
Children -- Health aspects
Human herpesvirus 8 -- Risk factors
Human herpesvirus 8 -- Research
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