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Kaposi's sarcoma virus
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Last reviewed: 08.07.2025
Kaposi's sarcoma is a multifocal disease with predominant damage to the skin, as well as internal organs and lymph nodes. The pathogen was discovered recently and was named KSHV (herpesvirus associated with Kaposi's sarcoma), or HHV-8. There are 3 genovariants: F, B, C. Kaposi's sarcoma virus is widespread in different countries of the world. Antibodies to it are found in 90% of HIV-infected people.
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