Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Kaposi Sarcoma and HHV8 in Sickle Cell and Other Ugandan Populations |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
Epidemiological studies are being conducted to assess small-area variation of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (HHV8) and to learn about socio-demographical and environmental risk factors for HHV8 and Kaposi sarcoma in Uganda. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Research Initiative
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2004 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NCI |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
CDC |
