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Kaposiʼs sarcoma resources for patients/public

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a cancer caused by human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8). In Australia, it is most commonly seen in people with immune system damage due to HIV infection. It causes disfiguring raised nodules or "blotches", usually on the skin but commonly in the mouth or gastrintestinal system.

There are currently no patient resources for this condition.

Australian Herpes Management Forum, c/- STIRC, Marian Villa, Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia.

Telephone: +61 (2) 8230 3843 - Fax: +61 (2) 9845 6287

Contact AHMF by email - ACN 096 346 477 - ABN 85 096 346 477