The epidemiologic scope of Kaposi's sarcoma.
The unique epidemiology of Kaposi's sarcoma among patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome suggests a multifactorial cause. Although the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) plays a major role in the pathogenesis of this condition, it is not the sole cause. Other factors, such as a second sexually transmitted organism, genetics, and nitrite inhalant use, may predispose HIV-infected persons to Kaposi's sarcoma.
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Office on AIDS, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Maryland 20857, USA.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology