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Multinational
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The world-wide incidence of Kaposi’s sarcoma in the HIV/AIDS era.
Liu Z, Fang Q, Zuo J, et al
 HIV Med. 2018 Jan 25.
 Abstract

Comparison of Kaposi sarcoma risk in HIV-positive adults across five continents: a multiregional multicohort study.
Bohlius J; AIDS-defining Cancer Project Working Group for IeDEA and COHERE in EuroCoord..
lin Infect Dis. 2017 May 20.
 Abstract

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
 
 
Urgency to treat patients with chronic hepatitis C in Asia.
 Kao JH, Ahn SH, Chien RN,  J
Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Dec 22
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pitfalls of practicing cancer epidemiology in resource-limited settings: the case of survival and loss to follow-up after a diagnosis of Kaposi’s sarcoma in five countries across sub-Saharan Africa.
Freeman E, Semeere A, Wenger M, .et al
BMC Cancer. 2016 Feb 6;16(1):65.
 Paper

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
 


 
Kenya

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Elevation of Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 Levels, but Not Angiopoietin 2, in the Plasma of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected
African Women with Clinical Kaposi Sarcoma.
Graham SM, Rajwans N, Richardson BA, et al "
 Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jul
Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Kaposi sarcoma in HIV-infected children: a novel clinical staging classification determines risk stratification to guide optimal treatment strategy
N.K. El-Mallawany, W. Kamiyango, J. Villiera, et al
 (XX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

Malawi
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Kaposi’s sarcoma in Malawi: a continued problem for HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals.
Host KM, Horner MJ, van der Gronde T,  et al 
AIDS. 2017 Jan 14;31(2):318-319.
Abstract
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

Mozambique
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV–associated Kaposi’s sarcoma in Maputo, Mozambique: outcomes in a specialized treatment center, 2010-2015.
Fardhdiani V, Molfino L, Zamudio AG,
Infect Agent Cancer. 2018 Jan 19;13:5.
Abstract

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
 
South Africa
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Mapping the Epidemiology of Kaposi Sarcoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Among Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review.
Rees CA, Keating EM, Lukolyo H,  et al 
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2016 Apr 15
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Oral HIV-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma: A Clinical Study from the Ga-Rankuwa Area, South Africa.
Khammissa RA, Pantanowitz L, Feller L.
AIDS Res Treat. 2012;2012:873171
Paper

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

 

 
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

Zambia

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Longitudinal analysis of the humoral response to Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus after primary infection in children.
Olp LN, Minhas V, Gondwe C, et al
J Med Virol. 2016 Apr 7.
 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
Asia
 
China
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Seroprevalence of antibodies against Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus among HIV-negative people in China.
Zhang T, Liu Z, Wang J, Minhas V, et al  I
nfect Agent Cancer. 2017 May 30;12:32
 Abstract

Prevalence of Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus among men attending sexually transmitted infections clinics in Anhui, China.
Wang J, Liu S, Cao Y, Yang L, et al
J Med Virol. 2015 Jul 3.
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection in a sample of men who have sex with men in eastern China.
Zhang T, Lin H, Minhas V,  et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2012 Oct 31:1-8.
Abstract

India
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Disseminated Kaposi’s Sarcoma in an HIV-Positive Patient: A Rare Entity in an Indian Patient.
Behera B, Chandrashekar L, Thappa DM,  et al
Indian J Dermatol. 2016 May-Jun;61(3):
 Abstract

Seroprevalence and Determinants of Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Human Herpesvirus 8 in Indian HIV-Infected Males.
 Munawwar A, Sharma SK, Gupta S, Singh S. 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2014 Nov 6.
Abstract
Europe
 
General Reports
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Descriptive epidemiology of Kaposi sarcoma in Europe. Report from the RARECARE project.
Stiller CA, Trama A, Brewster DH, et al 
Cancer Epidemiol. 2014 Dec;38(6):670-678.
 Abstract

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

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
Sicily
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Prevalence of Toscana and Sicilian Phlebovirus Antibodies in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma Case Patients and Control Subjects in Sicily.
Amodio E, Valentini M, Gori-Savellini G, Valenti RM,
 J Infect Dis. 2011 Sep 7
Abstract

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
 
  Classic Mediterranean type of epiglottic Kaposi sarcoma.
Kucuk I, Caypinar B, Yilmaz AS, et al
J Craniofac Surg. 2014 May;25(3):1105-6.
 Abstract

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
Latin America/Caribbean
 
Brazil

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Upper Gastrointestinal Kaposi’s Sarcoma In HIV-Infected Patients- A Ten-Year of Endoscopy Observation in a Single Brazilian Center
Rezende RE, Kahwage RL, Costa TV, et al
 Int J Infect Dis. 2015 Sep 13.
 Paper

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
 
 
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
Middle East
 
Iran

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Molecular Epidemiology of Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpes Virus, and Risk Factors in HIV-infected Patients in Tehran, 2014.
Hesamizadeh K, Keyvani H, Bokharaei-Salim F, et al
 Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2016 Jun 19;18(11):e32603.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Oncogenic Virus Infections in the General Population and End-stage Renal Disease Patients With Special Emphasis on Kaposi’s Sarcoma Associated Herpes Virus (KSHV) in Northeast of Iran.
Ahmadi Ghezeldasht S, Hassannia T,  et al
 Jundishapur J Microbiol. 2015 Mar 21;8(3):e14920
 Paper
 
Israel

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Cancer incidence in people living with HIV/AIDS in Israel, 1981-2010.
Mor Z, Barchana M.
 AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2015 May 5
 Abstract
North America
   
Canada
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
   
  Associations of CD4+ T-cell count, HIV-1 RNA viral load, and antiretroviral therapy with Kaposi sarcoma risk among HIV-infected persons in the United States and Canada.
Dubrow R, Qin L, Lin H, Hernández-Ramírez RU,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2017 Apr 7
 Abstract

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     

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Corrigendum: Clinical manifestations of Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus lytic activation: multicentric Castleman disease (KSHV-MCD) and the KSHV inflammatory cytokine syndrome.
Polizzotto MN, Uldrick TS, Hu D, Yarchoan R.
 Front Microbiol. 2017 Aug 21;8:1572.
Paper
 

Associations of CD4+ T-cell count, HIV-1 RNA viral load, and antiretroviral therapy with Kaposi sarcoma risk among HIV-infected persons in the United States and Canada.
Dubrow R, Qin L, Lin H, Hernández-Ramírez RU,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2017 Apr 7
 Abstract

Severe Kaposi Sarcoma in an Urban Public Hospital.
 Kasturia S, Gunthel C, Zheng C, Nguyen ML.
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2016 Dec 26.
 Abstract

Severe Kaposi Sarcoma in an Urban Public Hospital.Non-HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma in 2 Hispanic patients arising in the setting of chronic venous insufficiency.
Que SK, DeFelice T, Abdulla FR,  et al
Cutis. 2015 Jun;95(6):E30-E33.
 Abstract

Epidemiology of Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus in HIV-1-infected US persons in the era of combination antiretroviral therapy.
Labo N, Miley W, Benson CA,  et al 
AIDS. 2015 Jun 19;29(10):1217-1225.
 Abstract

Use of Boosted Protease Inhibitors Reduces Kaposi sarcoma Incidence Among Male Veterans with HIV Infection.
Kowalkowski MA, Kramer JR, Richardson PR, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Jan 13. pii: civ012.
 Abstract

Age patterns of Kaposi’s sarcoma incidence in a cohort of HIV-infected men.
Luu HN, Amirian ES, Chiao EY, Scheurer ME.
Cancer Med. 2014 Aug 20
 Abstract

Trends in Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Miami Beach from 1987 to 2007.
Zeichner SB, Ruiz AL, Suciu GP,  et al 
SRN Oncol. 2012;2012:642106.
Abstract

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

 
     

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