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What is a kaposis sarcoma and where is it located?
kaposis sarcoma in a tumor that is found on the skin and is cancerous it is often associated with aids, it is often seen on skin as bluish-red or purple bump
What virus causes kaposis sarcoma?
Kaposis Sarcoma is a tumor that is cancerous and attacks connective tissues. The virus is often associated with AIDS. It is caused by a disease called Human herpesvirus 8 commonly known as HHV8.
How do you detect kaposis sarcoma?
It is a systemic disease presenting with cutaneous skin nodule due to Human Herpes Virus 8 infection and is now more frequently seen in patients with Aids. Diagnosis is usually made and confirmed by tissue biopsy.
Diseases closely related to HIV?
Mononucleosis, it is not related but tend to have the same symptoms!
Which do you get first AIDS HIV or AIDS related diseases?
People contract HIV first. In time, they will develop AIDS-related diseases such as Kaposi's sarcoma or PCP (pneumocistis carinii pneumonia). Once they have AIDS-related diseases, they are typically diagnosed as having AIDS.
Which aids related complication did Tom Hanks' character display in the movie Philadelphia?
Karposi sarcoma
What is kaposi sarcoma?
Kaposi sarcoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-associated form is a form of cancer caused by a type of herpesvirus that occurs mainly in the skin but may also occur in lymph nodes, internal organs and mucosal areas. The AIDS-associated form is aggressive and tends to occur mainly on the face, genitals and lower extremities with internal organs often being involved as well.
What is a type of sarcoma that AIDS patients develop?
It is Kaposi's Sarcoma. The viruses for this form of cancer are normally carried by many people. It is only when the immune system is weakened, as in AIDS, that the person develops Kaposi's Sarcoma.
A type of sarcoma that aids patients develop?
The one you are probably referring to is called Kaposi's Sarcoma.
What rare skin cancer can occur with AIDS?
Karposi's Sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma appears in about a third of AIDS cases What is it?
Skin cancer
What is kaposil's sacrcoma?
Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of cancer that causes abnormal growth of blood vessels and tissues. It is most commonly seen in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS. Kaposi's sarcoma can appear as lesions on the skin, mouth, or internal organs.
