Human herpesvirus 6 as a potential copathogen.
The molecular, biological and immunological studies of the recently identified human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) suggest that the virus is involved in the etiology of at least three lymphoproliferative diseases. Furthermore, HHV-6 may be an important cofactor in the pathogenesis of several other diseases, including HIV-associated disease and some cancers, but further investigation is needed to establish a causal relationship.
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Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc., Columbia, MD 21046, USA.
Bernbaum
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DiPaolo
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000821:virology; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000821:virology; D005260:Female; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015654:Herpesvirus 6, Human / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000821:virology; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000821:virology