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A clinical case of an immunosuppressive generalized form of Kaposi's sarcoma in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris [PDF]
Ķazaķstannyṇ Klinikalyķ Medicinasy, 2022 The article presents the literature data on Kaposi's sarcoma a lymphangioproliferative neoplasia induced by the Herpes Virus type 8. The main forms, clinical manifestations and treatment are described.
Evelina Koldarova +2 more
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High prevalence of obesity among women in urban Haiti: Findings from a population-based cohort
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 IntroductionObesity is associated with increased risk of non-communicable diseases and death and is increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, including Haiti.
Eliezer Dade +23 more
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The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2022 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in low‐income countries including Haiti, with hypertension (HTN) being the leading risk factor.
Miranda Metz +12 more
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Mycosis fungoides and Kaposi’s sarcoma association in an HIV-negative patient [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2016 The association of mycosis fungoides and kaposi’s sarcoma in HIV-negative patients is a rare phenomenon. The presence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) – associated with all forms of Kaposi’s sarcoma – has also been recently identified in mycosis fungoides ...
Maria Carolina Prado Fleury Bariani +4 more
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The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2022 Hypertension in pregnancy is a key driver of mortality and morbidity among Haitian women. HIV infection and treatment may worsen hypertension and increase cardiovascular disease risk.
Olga Tymejczyk +9 more
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A case of Kaposi’s sarcoma of tonsil with profuse bleeding in an HIV-positive patient
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2021 Kaposi’s sarcoma is the most common AIDS-associated malignancy. Kaposi’s sarcoma in the oral cavity and oropharynx present as a macular, papular, or nodular lesion on the palate, gingiva, or tongue which may look pink, reddish, or purplish.
Dorji Penjor, Aun Wee Chong
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Scrotal Kaposi's Sarcoma in HIV-negative Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2023 Background: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an indolent angio-proliferative tumor proliferation with spindle cells originating from endothelial and immune cells infected with human herpes virus type 8. (HHV-8: also known as Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus [KSHV]).
Teona Bushati +5 more
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Journal of Global Health Reports, 2021 # Background Kaposi’s sarcoma became prevalent with the appearance of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) in the 1980s. However, the widespread use of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) reduced its prevalence in communities with good ...
Jonathan C Daboer +4 more
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Classic Kaposi's sarcoma treated with elastic stockings and outpatient follow-up of a 90-year-old patient [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2013 Kaposi's sarcoma is a multifactorial angioproliferative disorder. The herpes virus 8 human contributes to its pathogenesis, but it is uncertain whether these lesions are only reactive hyperplasia to the virus or neoplasia.
Flavia Trevisan +3 more
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Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2023 Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is causative agent of Kaposi’s sarcoma, Multicentric Castleman Disease and Pleural effusion lymphoma. KSHV-encoded ORF17 encodes a protease which cleaves -Ala-Ala-, -Ala-Ser- or -Ala-Thr-bonds.
Misbahuddin M Rafeeq +12 more
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