Causes And Risk Factors Of Kaposi's Sarcoma
September 7, 2018
Cancerous cells can rapidly grow in any part of the body, and with Kaposi's Sarcoma, cancer begins in the blood vessels or lymph nodes. It becomes visible in the form of skin tumors or mucus-containing areas, and can also grow in the digestive tract and lungs. When you come into contact with Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV), your endothelial cells become infected. While the herpes virus is the primary cause for Kaposi's sarcoma, there are risk factors associated with the virus, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a weakened immune system, gender, and other at-risk groups.