aidsmap news story
Patients with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) in South Africa are presenting late to healthcare facilities and have an overall poor prognosis, despite the decade-long rollout of antiretroviral therapy, according to a new study.
KS is a cancer caused by the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) and usually appears as lesions on the skin or on mucosal surfaces, like inside the mouth or in the genital area.
While it is considered rare in the general population, it is more common in people with HIV, particularly in African countries. In South Africa, it is the second most common cancer in people living with HIV.
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Source : aidsmap
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