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Kaposi''s sarcoma is a cancerous tumor of the connective tissue, and is often associated with AIDS.Before the AIDS epidemic, Kaposi''s sarcoma was seen mainly in elderly Italian and Jewish men, and rarely, in elderly wo... |
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Symptoms
The tumors appear as bluish-red or purple sores (lesions) on the skin. The color comes from the fact that they are r...
Causes
In AIDS patients, the cancer can develop very fast. It may also involve the skin, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and ...
Treatments
How this condition is treated depends on:How much the immune system is suppressed (immunosuppression)Number and locat...
Complications
Cough and shortness of breath(if the disease is in the lungs) Leg swelling that may be painful or cause infections(if...
Prevention
Safe sexual practices can prevent HIV infection. This prevents AIDS and its complications, including Kaposi's sarcoma.
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