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Which population is most commonly affected by Kaposi sarcoma?
Which population is most commonly affected by Kaposi sarcoma?
- Elderly women
- Young children
- Older men (correct)
- Teenagers
What is the main cause of the vascular proliferation seen in Kaposi sarcoma?
What is the main cause of the vascular proliferation seen in Kaposi sarcoma?
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
- Herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) (correct)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
What is the typical appearance of oral lesions in Kaposi sarcoma?
What is the typical appearance of oral lesions in Kaposi sarcoma?
- Black spots
- Yellow blisters
- White patches
- Red or purple nodules or macules (correct)
Are the oral lesions in Kaposi sarcoma usually painful?
Are the oral lesions in Kaposi sarcoma usually painful?
Do patients with Kaposi sarcoma typically have multiple lesions?
Do patients with Kaposi sarcoma typically have multiple lesions?