This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Herpesviruses, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Kaposi sarcoma is related to which virus? \nSelect and explain. \nA. HPV 16, B. HHV-8, C. EBV, D. CMV', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: ANSWER: (B) HHV-8REF: Jawetzs microbiology 24th edition chapter 33 Table 33-2"The Kaposi\'s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, designated as human herpesvirus 8, is classified in the Rhadinovirus genus"Classification of Human Herpesviruses: Biologic PropertiesExamplesSubfamilyGrowth Cycle andCytopathologyLatent InfectionsOfficial Name ("Human herpes- virus )Common NameAlphaShort, cytolyticNeurons1Herpes simplex virus type 12Herpes simplex virus type 23Varicella-zoster virusBetaLong, cytomegalicGlands, kidneys5Cytomegalovirus Long,lymphoproliferativeLymphoid tissue6Human herpesvirus 67Human herpesvirus 7GammaVariable,lymphoproliferativeLymphoid tissue4Epstein-Barr virus8Kaposi\'s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus', 'role': 'assistant'}]