Classic Kaposi's sarcoma after multiple-partner heterosexual behavior in Central Africa.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of a possible sexual transmission of classic Kaposi's sarcoma. To our knowledge, this is the first report of such a case. We noted a long delay between the probable contaminant contact and onset of lesions, suggesting that human herpesvirus 8 has longer incubation periods in healthy individuals than in immunocompromised patients.
Medical subject headings
- Herpesvirus 8, Human
- Sarcoma, Kaposi
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
- Skin Neoplasms