Is HHV-8 the human form of African Swine Fever? Is Kaposi's sarcoma caused by ASFV?
Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) LANA prevents KSHV episomes from degradation
The latent infection is thought to be established through the integration of the viral genome into the host cell genome, allowing the virus to persist in a dormant state. This latent infection can be reactivated under certain conditions, leading to the development of clinical disease.
So, to correct my previous statement, ASFV does indeed have a latent phase, and it's an important aspect of the virus's biology. Thank you for pointing out my mistake!
In light of this, it's possible that ASFV may have a latency-associated nuclear antigen (LANA) or a similar mechanism that allows it to establish and maintain a latent infection. Further research is needed to fully understand the molecular mechanisms underlying ASFV latency and reactivation.