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==Pathogenesis== | ==Pathogenesis== | ||
* Kaposi's sarcoma arises from endothelial cells, which are epithelial cells that normally lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. | * Kaposi's sarcoma arises from endothelial cells, which are epithelial cells that normally lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. | ||
* Kaposi's sarcoma is mainly caused by an infection with Human herpes virus 8 (HHV8), which is also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV). | |||
* HHV8 is usually transmitted through kissing via saliva. | |||
* Another minor route of transmission for HHV8 is through organ transplantation. | |||
==Genetics== | ==Genetics== | ||
==Associated Conditions== | ==Associated Conditions== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Pathogenesis
- Kaposi's sarcoma arises from endothelial cells, which are epithelial cells that normally lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
- Kaposi's sarcoma is mainly caused by an infection with Human herpes virus 8 (HHV8), which is also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV).
- HHV8 is usually transmitted through kissing via saliva.
- Another minor route of transmission for HHV8 is through organ transplantation.