
To identify and to examine the population groups at highest risk of acquiring HHV8 infection.Indirect immunofluorescence test (IIF) for detection of IgG antibodies to the lytic antigen of HHV 8.In total 101 STD patients of a dermatovenerological clinic, 129 HIV - negative homosexual men - who have asked for voluntary HIV testing and 37 patients with repeated blood transfusions were tested. The highest number of patients - 13 (10 %) with IgG antibodies to the lytic antigen of HHV 8 was found in the group of HIV - negative homosexual men.In the Czech Republic are at highest risk of HHV 8 infection (except HIV positive persons), HIV negative men.
Incidence, Herpesvirus 8, Human, Humans, HIV Infections, Herpesviridae Infections, Czech Republic
Incidence, Herpesvirus 8, Human, Humans, HIV Infections, Herpesviridae Infections, Czech Republic
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