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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

Year the Collaborative Activity Originated:

2004

NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director:

NCI

HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity:

CDC