The topic AIDS-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma.

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• Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a malignant tumor that is associated with human herpes viral infection (called HHV8 infection)
• It manifests as a skin condition with lesions and purple red patches; mainly on the legs, hands, and face. But, it can also affect the lymph nodes, vital organs, and mucous membranes lining the respiratory and digestive system leading to life-threatening situations
• KS is often linked to HIV-infected individuals. Nevertheless, any individual with a weak immune system, have a risk of being infected by the condition
• There are 4 types of Kaposi Sarcoma and these include:
  • Classic Indolent KS
  • African Endemic KS
  • Iatrogenic KS
  • AIDS-Related KS
• AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma is the most aggressive form of the disease that can affect any region of the body, such as the face, head, and neck region. Even several internal organs may be affected
• The treatment of choice for AIDS-Related KS is the highly-active antiretroviral therapy (or HAART), which has helped in considerably bringing down the mortality rate associated with this form. Nevertheless, despite treatment, the prognosis remains guarded

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