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Kaposis sarcoma | Sarcoma UK Kaposi’s sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin, mouth and occasionally the internal organs Kaposi’s sarcoma is caused by the HHV-8 virus, sometimes called Kaposi’s sarcoma – associated herpes virus (KSHV)
Kaposi sarcoma - British Association of Dermatologists What causes Kaposi sarcoma? KS is caused by a virus called Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus, also known as Human Herpesvirus type 8 (HHV8) There are several types of KS: Classic KS This type is rare and affects mainly elderly men of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern or Eastern European Jewish decent
Kaposis sarcoma - Macmillan Cancer Support Kaposi’s sarcoma is more common in men than in women It is caused by a virus called human herpes virus 8 (HHV8) The main types are: HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system Your immune system helps protect you from infection and disease People who have HIV may have a damaged immune system
Kaposi sarcoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The cause of Kaposi sarcoma is infection with the virus human herpes virus 8, also called HHV-8 In healthy people, this infection usually causes no symptoms because the immune system keeps it under control
Kaposi Sarcoma - Dermatologic Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition Kaposi sarcoma originates from endothelial cells in response to infection by human herpesvirus type 8 (HHV-8) Immunosuppression (particularly due to organ transplantation or AIDS) markedly increases the likelihood of Kaposi sarcoma in patients infected with HHV-8
Kaposis Sarcoma — Onkopedia Classic KS primarily affects older men (m:w approx 15:1) of Eastern European-Mediterranean or Jewish origin with an age peak in the 7th decade of life Multiple, reddish-bluish-brown plaques and nodules are often found, especially in the lower extremities