HHV8
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- A type of herpesvirus that may cause Kaposi sarcoma (a rare cancer that can cause skin lesions) and a type of lymphoma (cancer that begins in the lymph system), especially in patients who have a weak immune system. Also called human herpesvirus 8, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, and KSHV.
National Cancer Institute - Cite This Source - This Definition - human herpesvirus 8, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, KSHV