In situ demonstration of Epstein-Barr virus in intravenous drug abusers with generalized lymphadenopathy.
We have studied by the in situ hybridization method the presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA genome in lymph node tissues from 11 patients with persistent generalized lymphadenopathy. Using a biotinylated EBV DNA probe, we demonstrated EBV nucleic acid in scattered germinal centre cells in eight of the 11 cases. Our results suggest that EBV is not a determinant factor in the pathogenesis of this lymphadenopathy, but support its possible implication in B cell malignant transformation in cases of AIDS-associated lymphoma.
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Department of Pathology, Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
Bellas
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Molina
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Quereda
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Bricio
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D000386:AIDS-Related Complex / Q000382:microbiology*; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D017403:In Situ Hybridization; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000382:microbiology*
D004279:DNA, Viral