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What is Kaposi sarcoma? Kaposi sarcoma, sometimes called KS, is a type of cancer. It causes lesions (abnormal tissue) to grow in different parts of the body, including: The skin Lymph nodes Mucous membranes (the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat) Other organs These lesions are usually red or purple. They are made of cancer cells, new blood vessels, and blood cells. The lesions may begin in more than one place in the body at the same time. This makes Kaposi sarcoma different from other cancers. What causes Kaposi sarcoma and who is more likely to develop it? Kaposi sarcoma is caused by infection with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8).
Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE)
Clinical triage of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) (also termed Kaposi's varicelliform eruption) (B00.0) in Infections & Antivirals relies on sepsis/severity red-flag triage [Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) B00.0], guiding step-wise therapeutic adjustments toward Targeted PCR / in Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) (B00.0: Culture & Sensitivity) (Pathogen clearance / negative test (B00.0)).