Classic Kaposi’s sarcoma commonly affects the extremities, which include the arms and legs. However, when cancer occurs in a person with HIV or AIDS, tumors in the mouth are typically more common.

The complete Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus genome induces early-onset, metastatic angiosarcoma in transgenic mice. Cell Host & Microbe, 2024; DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.03.012 ...

The Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV) was discovered in 1994 and is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma as well as B-cell cancers. KSHV-associated diseases affect internal organs and are ...

SEATTLE — People in East Africa with HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma often have advanced disease and a poor survival outlook — and the situation has not improved in the last 5 years, a study found.

Saowapa S, Polpichai N, Siladech P, et al. Evaluating Kaposi sarcoma in kidney transplant patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cureus. 2024;16(1):e52527. Newsletter.