Microbiology
A herpes virus, hence the name.
Epidemiologic Risks
Sex. Although data to support spread by heterosexual sex (PubMed) or blood transfusion is negative.
Syndromes
Kaposi's sarcoma, body cavity lymphomas and angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia (aka Castleman's disease). Castlemans, while occurring mostly in AIDS, can occur in those without HIV (PubMed).
Patients who receive blood stored less than 4 days that is HHV-8 positive had higher mortality; remember that association is not causation, but it is a curiosity that needs some 'splainin' (PubMed).
Treatment
Send to your local oncologist.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18