Does human herpesvirus-6B induce expression of the human endogenous retrovirus K18-encoded superantigen?
HHV-6B induced transcriptional activation of the endogenous superantigen HERV-K18 independently of virus replication, which may have consequences for the development of autoimmunity.
Criteria used for prescription of drugs for peptic diseases in hospitalized patients should be strictly monitored to avoid excessive and unmotivated use also in general practice.