Trends in prevalence of diarrhoea, Kaposi’s sarcoma, bacterial pneumonia, malaria and geohelminths among HIV positive individuals in Uganda

The Authors report a case of Kaposi's sarcoma presenting on the glans penis only in a non-HIV positive patient, who had not been treated with immuno-suppressive drugs. In our experience and according to a review of specific literature, choice treatment would seem to be a radiotherapeutic approach followed by partial penectomy in the event of recurrence.

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Simultaneous Association of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Kaposi’s Sarcoma in an Immunocompetent Subject: A Case Report and Literature Review

Case Reports in Pulmonology ◽

10.1155/2019/5453031 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

Sofia Baina ◽

Jihane Achrane ◽

Jouda Benamor ◽

Jamal Eddine Bourkadi

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽

Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Negative Patient ◽

Different Types ◽

Hiv Negative

Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) occurs as a pathological entity that may be classified into four different types: classic, endemic, epidemic, and iatrogenic. It can arise among HIV-positive subjects or within immunosuppression, yet exceptionally of tuberculous origin. We describe a new case report of an HIV-negative patient, manifesting Kaposi’s disease in the course of tuberculosis, with the aim to assess this uncommon disorder and to outline this rare atypical association.

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The Cancer-Associated Virus Landscape in HIV Patients with Oral Hairy Leukoplakia, Kaposi's Sarcoma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

AIDS Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2012/634523 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Peter D. Burbelo ◽

Joseph A. Kovacs ◽

Jason Wagner ◽

Ahmad Bayat ◽

Craig S. Rhodes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽

Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽

Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Infectious Agents ◽

Hiv Patients ◽

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia ◽

Hairy Leukoplakia ◽

Antibody Levels

Although HIV-positive patients are at higher risk for developing a variety of infection-related cancers, the prevalence of infections with the seven known cancer-associated viruses has not been studied. Luciferase immunoprecipitation systems were used to evaluate antiviral antibodies in four 23-person groups: healthy blood donors and HIV-infected patients with oral hairy leukoplakia (OLP), Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Antibody profiling revealed that all HIV-positive individuals were strongly seropositive for anti-gp41 and antireverse transcriptase antibodies. However, anti-p24 HIV antibody levels were highly variable and some OLP and KS patients demonstrated weak or negative responses. Profiling two EBV antigens revealed no statistical difference in antibody levels among the three HIV-infected groups. A high frequency of KSHV infection was detected in HIV patients including 100% of KS, 78% of OLP, and 57% of NHL patients. Most HIV-infected subjects (84%) showed anti-HBV core antibodies, but only a few showed antibodies against HCV. MCV seropositivity was also common (94%) in the HIV-infected individuals and KS patients showed statistically higher antibody levels compared to the OLP and NHL patients. Overall, 68% of the HIV-infected patients showed seropositivity with at least four cancer-associated viruses. Antibody profiles against these and other infectious agents could be useful for enhancing the clinical management of HIV patients.

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Chylothorax associated with non-endemic Kaposi’s sarcoma

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine ◽

10.4102/sajhivmed.v14i3.69 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 141-143

Author(s):

Kamal Verma ◽

Miriam Haverkamp ◽

Mukendi Kayembe ◽

Zola Musimar

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Pleural Effusion ◽

Pleural Fluid ◽

Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽

Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Clinical Scenario ◽

Diagnostic Challenge ◽

Lethal Outcome ◽

Traumatic Chylothorax

Chylothorax is a rare cause of pleural effusion, seen in approximately 2% of cases. In HIV-positive patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), the development of chylothorax presents as a diagnostic challenge with an aggressive course and poor, often lethal outcome. In this clinical scenario, the aetiology of chylothorax may include infections and malignancy, while pleural fluid examination and computed tomography of the mediastinum may fail to establish a cause. We present a case of KS-associated non-traumatic chylothorax resulting in death, and a review of available literature on this condition.

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Changing patterns of Kaposi's sarcoma in Nigerians

Tropical Doctor ◽

10.1258/0049475054620671 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 168-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

A Z Mohammed ◽

E J C Nwana ◽

A N Manasseh

Keyword(s):

Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽

Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽

University Teaching ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Antibody Testing ◽

African Countries ◽

The Face ◽

Changing Patterns ◽

Hiv Antibody Testing ◽

Hiv Negative

This is a five-year retrospective study of 32 histologically diagnosed cases of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) who had undergone HIV antibody testing at the Jos University Teaching Hospital: 13 cases (40%) were HIV-negative. Multiple lesions were more common in HIV-positive cases and affected unusual sites such as the face, oropharynx, conjuctiva, vulva and rectum in addition to the limbs and trunk, which were more frequently involved in HIV-negative cases. This pattern of KS seen in Nigerian patients shows similarities with other African countries which have been affected by the HIV epidemic.

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Isolated penile Kaposi’s sarcoma in a HIV-positive patient stable on treatment for three years

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462413517494 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 25 (8) ◽

pp. 607-610 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Dornubari Lebari ◽

Jesal Gohil ◽

Lipsita Patnaik ◽

Wafaa Wasef

Keyword(s):

Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽

Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽

Positive Patient ◽

Hiv Positive

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Acroangiodermatitis mimicking Kaposi’s sarcoma in an HIV-positive man

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462417750709 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (7) ◽

pp. 729-731 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

BP Goorney ◽

J Newsham ◽

D Fitzgerald ◽

L Motta

Keyword(s):

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Causative Agent ◽

Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽

Opportunistic Infections ◽

Human Herpesvirus ◽

Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽

Human Herpesvirus 8 ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Herpesvirus 8 ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is the commonest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related malignancy with its characteristic cutaneous morphological appearance and histopathological features. However, it can be simulated by other co-morbid opportunistic infections and unrelated dermatological conditions. We describe such a case of acroangiodermatitis in an HIV co-infected man, based on exclusion of KS histologically and the absence of human herpesvirus 8, the causative agent of KS.

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