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          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Evaluation of global clustering patterns and strain variation over an extended ORF26 gene locus
from Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus.
Zong JC, Kajumbula H, Boto W, Hayward GS. 
J Clin Virol. 2007 Aug 7;
 Abstract
Africa
 
Regional/Multinational

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Kaposi sarcoma and quinine: a potentially overlooked triggering factor in millions of Africans.
Ruocco V, Ruocco E, Schwartz RA, Janniger CK.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Feb;64(2):434-6.
 Abstract

Non-HIV-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma in Former Colonists/Expatriates in Central Africa.
Simonart T. 
J Travel Med. 2009 Mar-Apr;16(2):134-5.
 Abstract
 
Influence of HLA Alleles on Shedding of Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus in Saliva
in an African Population.
Alkharsah KR, Dedicoat M, Blasczyk R, et al
J Infect Dis. 2007 Mar 15;195(6):809-16.
 Abstract
 
AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma: epidemiological, diagnostic, treatment and control
aspects in sub-Saharan Africa.
Sissolak G, Mayaud P. 
Trop Med Int Health. 2005 Oct;10(10):981-92.
Abstract

Generic antiretroviral efficacy in AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma in sub-
Saharan Africa.
Mosam A, Cassol E, Page T, et al   
AIDS. 2005 Mar 4;19(4):441-443.
 Abstract
 
Kenya

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with and without human immunodeficiency virus
infection, in a tertiary referral centre in Kenya.
Mwanda OW, Fu P, Collea R, et al
Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2005 Jan;99(1):81-91
 Abstract
 
Malawi
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A Prospective Study Assessing Tumour Response, Survival, and Palliative Care Outcomes in Patients with HIV-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.
Francis H, Bates MJ, Kalilani L.
AIDS Res Treat. 2012;2012:312564
 Paper

Management of HIV associated Kaposi's sarcoma in Malawi.
Mlombe Y.
 Malawi Med J. 2008 Dec;20(4):129-32.
 Abstract
 
Mozambique
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Predictors of Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome-Associated With Kaposi
 Sarcoma in Mozambique: A Prospective Study.
Letang E, Almeida JM, Miró JM, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Oct 1.
 Abstract

Nigeria
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Presentation and survival of patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in Jos, Nigeria.
Agaba PA, Sule HM, Ojoh RO, et al 
Int J STD AIDS. 2009 Jun;20(6):410-3
 Abstract

Clinical evaluation of Kaposi sarcoma in HIV/AIDS patients with orofacial lesions in Enugu, Nigeria.
 Oji C, Chukwuneke F.
 J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Jul;66(7):1362-5.
 Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma in Nigeria.
Onunu AN, Okoduwa C, Eze EU, et al 
Int J Dermatol. 2007 Mar;46(3):264-7.
 Abstract
 
South Africa
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Kaposi sarcoma in South African children.
Stefan DC, Stones DK, Wainwright L, Newton R.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2011 Mar;56(3):392-6.
Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma in South African children.
Stefan DC, Stones DK, Wainwright L, Newton R.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2010 Nov 28.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma is associated with advanced disease and high mortality in
a primary care HIV program in South Africa.
Chu KM, Mahlangeni G, Swannet S, et al
J Int AIDS Soc. 2010 Jul 8;13(1):23.
Paper

Increasing incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma in black South Africans in KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa (1983-2006).
Mosam A, Carrara H, Shaik F, et al 
Int J STD AIDS. 2009 Aug;20(8):553-6.
 Abstract

Characteristics of HIV-1-associated Kaposi's sarcoma among women and men in South Africa.
Mosam A, Hurkchand HP, Cassol E, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Jun;19(6):400-5.
 Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POSTER
 Prevalence and Effect of KSHV Seropositivity on Immunologic and Virologic Outcomes among HIV-infected
Adults Initiating HAART in Johannesburg, South Africa
M Maskew, P MacPhail, I Sanne,  et al
 (17th CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract

The KAART Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial of HAART Compared to the Combination
of HAART and Chemotherapy in Treatment Naive Patients with HIV-associated Kaposi’s
Sarcoma in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa NCT 00380770
A Mosam, F Shaik, T Uldrick, et al
(17th CROI)
 Abstract
 
POSTER
 Short- and Long-term Effect of Kaposi Sarcoma on the Response to HAART in the Setting of
the South African HIV Epidemic
M Maskew, G Mahlangeni, M Fox,  et al
(17th CROI)
PDF Poster     Abstract

Changes in the patterns of care of Kaposi's sarcoma in KZN, SA: an evaluation of outcomes
in the era of antiretroviral therapy (1995 to 2006)
A. Mosam, T. Uldrick, F. Shaik, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

POSTER
 Determinants of Mortality and Disease Progression of Kaposi's Sarcoma in the ART Programme of
Khayelitsha, South Africa
G Mahlangen, G Van Cutsem, S Swannet, et al
 (16 CROI)
 PDF Poster    Abstract
 
Adherence to HAART for management of Kaposi’s sarcoma - resource poor setting
Bodasing U., Coovadia H.M., Mosam A., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Improved anti-viral cellular immunity in HAART-treated, HIV clade C infected individuals
presenting with active Kaposi’s sarcoma
Mosam A., Bihl F., Henry L.M., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Management of Kaposis Sarcoma (KS) in HIV infection in Durban, South Africa (SA)
Khan M., Naidoo K., Padayatchi N., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus associated Kaposi's Sarcoma: Demographic,
clinical, immunological and virological characteristics of 124 South African
patients
A Mosam, HM Coovadia, S Cassol, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
  KSHV/HHV-8 Infection in AIDS-related (AKS) and Endemic (EKS) Kaposi's
sarcoma (KS) from Tanzania
EE Kaaya, C Massambu, P Pyakurel, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Rising prevalence of HIV Kaposi's sarcoma (HIV KS) in KwaZulu Natal(KZN),
South Africa() A retrospective review over an 18-year period: 1984- 2003
A Mosam, H  Coovadia, U Bodasing, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Tanzania

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  KSHV/HHV-8 Infection in AIDS-related (AKS) and Endemic (EKS) Kaposi's
sarcoma (KS) from Tanzania
EE Kaaya, C Massambu, P Pyakurel, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Togo

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Kaposi's sarcoma in a hospital setting in Lomé (Togo): a study of 93 cases.
Pitche PT, Kombate K, Owono F, et al
Int J Dermatol. 2007 Oct;46(s1):42-44.
Abstract
 
Tunisia
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma: 22 cases
Dhrif AS, Kilani B, Ammari L, et al
Tunis Med. 2007 Jun;85(6):494-9
 Abstract
 
Uganda
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Clinical outcomes of HIV-infected patients with Kaposi's sarcoma receiving nonnucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.
Asiimwe F, Moore D, Were W,  et al
HIV Med. 2011 Nov 24.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Gender differences in clinical presentation and outcomes of epidemic Kaposi sarcoma in Uganda.
Phipps W, Ssewankambo F, Nguyen H,  et al
 PLoS One. 2010 Nov 12;5(11):e13936
 Paper

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Kaposi’s Sarcoma-associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in Africa:
Initial Findings from a Prospective Evaluation
J Martin, M Laker, D Clutter, et al
(16 CROI)
 Abstract
 
POSTER
 Clinical Outcomes of HIV-infected Patients with Kaposi's Sarcoma Disease Receiving ART
in Rural Uganda
F Asiimwe, D Moore, R Nakityo, et al
 (14 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
 
Challenges in the management of HIV positive patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma in the largest
HIV treatment centre in Uganda
Castelnuovo B., Sewankambo F., Walusansa V
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Trends in Kaposi's Sarcoma, prostate cancer and other malignancies
in Uganda, 1982-2000: a retrospective analysis of pathology reports
FM Kaharuza, R Ransom, J H Mermin, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Zambia

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Viral Factor in Development AIDS-related Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Zambia
O Yegorov, J West,  C Wood
(12 CROI)
 Abstract

Zimbabwe

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Evaluation of Plasma Human Herpesvirus 8 DNA as a Marker of Clinical Outcomes
during Antiretroviral Therapy for AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma in Zimbabwe.
Borok M, Fiorillo S, Gudza I,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Jun 23
 Abstract

Treatment of AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma in Zimbabwe: results
of a randomized quality of life focused clinical trial.
Olweny CL, Borok M, Gudza I, et al 
Int J Cancer. 2005 Feb 10;113(4):632-9.
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Improved Survival of AIDS/KS Treated with Co-formulated Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine
in Zimbabwe
M Borok, I Gudza, S Fiorillo,  et al
(14 CROI)
 Abstract
Asia
 
China
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Seroprevalence of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and risk factors in
Xinjiang, China.
Fu B, Sun F, Li B, et al 
J Med Virol. 2009 Jun 23;81(8):1422-1431
 Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) infection: Endemic strains and
cladograms from immunodeficient patients in China.
Zhu B, Chen Y, Xie Y, et al J
Clin Virol. 2007 Dec 27
Abstract
India
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Kaposi's sarcoma: a presenting manifestation of HIV infection in an Indian.
Kharkar V, Gutte RM, Khopkar U, et al  
 Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2009 Jul-Aug;75(4):391-3.
 Abstract
Europe
 
General Reports
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
  Human herpesvirus type 8 variants circulating in Europe, Africa and North America in classic,
endemic and epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma lesions during pre-AIDS and AIDS era.
Tornesello ML, Biryahwaho B, Downing R, et al 
Virology. 2010 Jan 13
 Abstract

France
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Incidence rate, epidemiology of sarcoma and molecular biology. Preliminary results from
EMS study in the Rhône-Alpes region.]
Ducimetière F, Lurkin A, Ranchère-Vince D, et al
Bull Cancer. 2010 Jun 1;97(6):629-641
 Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Incidences Trends of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in the HAART Era and Comparison
of Different HAART Regimens. Results from the French Hospital Database
on HIV
S Grabar, B Abraham, A Mahamat, et al
(12 CROI)
 Abstract

Germany

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Molecular epidemiology of Kaposi Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) in Cuban and German
patients with Kaposi´s Sarcoma (KS) and asymptomatic sexual contacts of Cuban KS
patients
Kouri V., Marini A., Doroudi R., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Italy

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
KSHV DNA viremia correlates with low CD4+ cell count in Italian males at the time of diagnosis of
HIV infection
Parisi SG, Boldrin C, Andreis S,  et al
J Med Virol. 2011 Mar;83(3):384-90.
Abstract

Delayed-type hypersensitivity in classic Kaposi sarcoma patients and controls.
Valenti RM, Amodio E, Nam JM, et al
Br J Cancer. 2011 Feb 1;104(3):433-
 Abstract

KSHV DNA viremia correlates with low CD4+ cell count in Italian Males at the time of diagnosis of
HIV infection.
Parisi SG, Boldrin C, Andreis S, et al
J Med Virol. 2011 Mar;83(3):384-390.
 Abstract

The impact of Kaposi sarcoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma on mortality of people
with AIDS in the highly active antiretroviral therapies era.
Serraino D, De Paoli A, Zucchetto A, Pennazza S, et al 
Cancer Epidemiol. 2010 Apr 20.
 Abstract

Cause-specific mortality in classic Kaposi's sarcoma: a population-based study in Italy (1995-2002).
Ascoli V, Minelli G, Kanieff M,  et al
Br J Cancer. 2009 Oct 6;101(7):1085-90.
 Abstract
 

A Common Genetic Variant in FCGR3A-V158F and Risk of Kaposi Sarcoma Herpesvirus
Infection and Classic Kaposi Sarcoma.
Brown EE, Fallin MD, Goedert JJ, et al  
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2005 Mar;14(3):633-7
 Abstract
 

AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma: Evaluation of Potential New Prognostic
Factors and Assessment of the AIDS Clinical Trial Group Staging System in the
HAART Era--the Italian Cooperative Group on AIDS and Tumors and  the Italian
Cohort of Patients Naive From Antiretrovirals.
Nasti G, Talamini R, Antinori A, et al
J Clin Oncol. 2003 Aug 1;21(15):2876-82.
Abstract
 
Sicily
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Spain

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Risk factors for human Herpesvirus 8 infection and AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma
among men who have sex with men in a European multicentre study.
Martro E, Esteve A, Schulz TF, et al
Int J Cancer. 2006 Dec 7
 Abstract
Turkey

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Variable clinical presentations of Classic Kaposi Sarcoma in Turkish patients.
Altunay I, Kucukunal A, Demirci GT, Ates B.
 J Dermatol Case Rep. 2012 Mar 27;6(1):8-13
 Abstract

United Kingdom

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The presentation and survival of patients with non-cutaneous AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
Stebbing J, Mazhar D, Lewis R, et al 
Ann Oncol. 2005 Nov 25;
 Abstract

The risk of cancer in HIV-infected people in southeast England:
a cohort study.
Newnham A, Harris J, Evans HS, Evans BG, Moller H.
Br J Cancer. 2004 Dec 07;
 Abstract

The changing pattern of Kaposi sarcoma in patients with HIV, 1994-2003.
Mocroft A, Kirk O, Clumeck N, et al
Cancer. 2004 Jun 15;100(12):2644-54.
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  The presentation and survival of patients with non-cutaneous AIDS-associated kaposi’s sarcoma
Palmieri C., Stebbing J., Mazhar D., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Latin America/Caribbean
 
Brazil

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Seroprevalence of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and other serologic markers in the Brazilian
Amazon.
Nascimento MC, Sumita LM, Souza VU, et al 
Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Apr;15(4):663-7.
 Paper
 
Prevalence of, and risk factors for Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection among blood donors
in Brazil: a multi-center serosurvey.
Nascimento MC, de Souza VA, Sumita LM, et al  
J Med Virol. 2008 Jul;80(7):1202-10.
 Abstract

Epidemiology of Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with acquired
immunodeficiency syndromein Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Yoshioka MC, Alchorne MM, Porro AM, Tomimori-Yamashita J.
Int J Dermatol. 2004 Sep;43(9):643-7.
 Abstract

Cuba

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Molecular epidemiology of Kaposi Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) in Cuban and German
patients with Kaposi´s Sarcoma (KS) and asymptomatic sexual contacts of Cuban KS
patients
Kouri V., Marini A., Doroudi R., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Haiti
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Clinical Impact and Cost of Monitoring for Asymptomatic Laboratory Abnormalities
among Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Resource-Poor Setting.
Koenig SP, Schackman BR, Riviere C, et al
 Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Jul 13
 Abstract

Peru

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Classic Kaposi's sarcoma presenting in the oral cavity of two HIV-negative Quechua
patients
Mohanna S, Bravo F, Ferrufino JC, et al 
Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2007 Sep 1;12(5):E365-8.
 Paper

Is classic kaposi's sarcoma endemic in peru?: report of a case in an indigenous patient.
Mohanna S, Maco V, Gown A, et al 
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2006 Aug;75(2):324-6.
 Abstract
Middle East
 
Iran

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Human herpesvirus-8 and kaposi sarcoma after kidney transplantation: mechanisms
of tumor genesis.
Ahmadpoor P.  
 Iran J Kidney Dis. 2009 Jul;3(3):121-6.
 Papers

Epidemiology of Kaposi's Sarcoma in Iran: 1984-2006.
Mousavi SM, Mohagheghi MA, Jerrahi AM.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2007 Oct-Dec;8(4):557-60
 Abstract
North America
   
Canada
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
   
  Changing incidence of AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Ontario,
Canada.
Bahl S, Theis B, Nishri D, Marrett LD.
Cancer Causes Control. 2008 Jul 10.
 Abstract
 
United States

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries     
 
   
Penile Kaposis sarcoma in the state of California.
Woldrich JM, Silberstein JL, Saltzstein SL, et al
 Can J Urol. 2012 Apr;19(2):6178-82
 Abstract

Epidemiology of classic and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in the USA: incidence, survival,
and geographical distribution from 1975 to 2005.
Armstrong AW, Lam KH, Chase EP.
 Epidemiol Infect. 2012 Mar 12:1-7.
 Abstract

Proportions of Kaposi sarcoma, selected non-Hodgkin lymphomas, and cervical cancer
in the United States occurring in persons with AIDS, 1980-2007.
Shiels MS, Pfeiffer RM, Hall HI,  et al
JAMA. 2011 Apr 13;305(14):1450-9.
 Abstract

Trends in Kaposi's Sarcoma Survival Disparities in the United States: 1980 through 2004.
Datta GD, Kawachi I, Delpierre C, et al
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2010 Sep 22
 Abstract

Classic Kaposi Sarcoma in the United States over the last two decades: A clinicopathologic
and molecular study of 438 non-HIV-related Kaposi Sarcoma patients with comparison to
HIV-related Kaposi Sarcoma.
Hiatt KM, Nelson AM, Lichy JH, et al
Mod Pathol. 2008 Mar 28
Abstract
 
Kaposi sarcoma of the musculoskeletal system: a review of 66 patients.
Caponetti G, Dezube BJ, Restrepo CS, Pantanowitz L.
Cancer. 2007 Jan 30;
 Abstract
 
Profile of Patients With Kaposi's Sarcoma in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral
Therapy.
Gallafent JH, Buskin SE, De Turk PB, Aboulafia DM.  
J Clin Oncol. 2005 Feb 20;23(6):1253-60.
 Abstract

The Incidence of Kaposi Sarcoma Among Injection Drug Users With AIDS in the
United States.
Atkinson JO, Biggar RJ, Goedert JJ, Engels EA. 
Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Oct 1;37(2):1282-1287.
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
 Impact of the AIDS Epidemic on the Number of Cases of Kaposi’s Sarcoma, NHL,
and Cervical Cancer in the US
M Shiels, R Pfeiffer, J Goedert, et al
 (18 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract

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