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5 Facts you should know about
Kaposi sarcoma
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First described by Moritz Kaposi in 1872
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Kaposi sarcoma (KS) causes red or purple lesions to grow under the skin and in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat
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KS is caused by a combination of immune suppression and infection by Human herpesvirus 8 (KSHV)
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Over 35% of people with AIDS may be affected by Kaposi’s sarcoma
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More common in older men of Jewish or Mediterranean descent
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