Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with AIDS: sex, transmission mode, and race.
We review epidemiologic studies aimed at identifying the cause(s) or cofactors for AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). The epidemiology of AIDS-related KS in the United States differs from that of other forms of KS. One important feature of the epidemiology of AIDS-related KS is that its occurrence by race is strikingly disproportional. We believe this maldistribution can shed light on recent discussions concerning the cause of AIDS-related KS, and we propose further studies to elucidate the etiology of AIDS-related KS.
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Division of Clinical Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, MD 20857.
Drotman
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Morgan
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000635:transmission; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044469:Racial Groups; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000150:complications / Q000208:ethnology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States