Kaposi sarcoma

A vascular tumor caused by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (HHV-8), most commonly arising in patients with AIDS.

  • Classic (Middle-east, Europe)
  • Endemic (Africa)
  • Transplantation-associated (due to immunosuppresion)
  • AIDS-associated (Epidemic)

HHV-8 is transported by

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