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
Kaposi sarcoma is related to which virus? 
Select and explain. 
A. HPV 16, B. HHV-8, C. EBV, D. CMV
B: HHV-8
Answer: B: HHV-8 
Explanation: 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