The trichodysplasia spinulosa ‐associated polyomavirus: virological background and clinical implications
2013; Wiley; Volume: 121; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/apm.12092
ISSN1600-0463
AutoresSiamaque Kazem, Els van der Meijden, Mariet C.W. Feltkamp,
Tópico(s)Plant Virus Research Studies
ResumoTrichodysplasia spinulosa ‐associated polyomavirus ( TSPyV ) is a new species of the family Polyomaviridae that was discovered in 2010. TSPyV infects humans and is associated with the development of a rare disease called trichodysplasia spinulosa. Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a skin disease of severely immunocompromised hosts characterized by follicular distention and keratotic spine formation especially on the face. Electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and viral load measurements indicate an etiological role of active TSPyV infection in the development of this disease. This review will address virological and pathogenic properties of TSPyV , as well as epidemiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of TSPyV infection.
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