Table 1 Distribution of non Hodgkin lymphoma types by Epstein Barr (EBER) test result, Makerere University, 1990-2000
From: EBV, HHV8 and HIV in B cell non Hodgkin lymphoma in Kampala, Uganda
Lymphoma type | EBER RESULT | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Positive (%) | Negative (%) | Â |
Burkitt lymphoma | 79(91.9) | 7(8.1) | 86 |
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma | 8(44.4) | 10(55.6) | 18 |
Precursor B lymphoblastic lymphoma | 0(0.0) | 1(100) | 1 |
Mantle cell lymphoma | 0(0.0) | 4(100) | 4 |
Total | 87(79.8) | 22 (20.2) | 109 |