Risk Factors for Kaposi's Sarcoma


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About risk factors: Risk factors for Kaposi's Sarcoma are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Kaposi's Sarcoma makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Kaposi's Sarcoma. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Kaposi's Sarcoma. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center.

Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Kaposi's Sarcoma in various sources includes:

  • HIV
  • AIDS
  • Africa
  • Elderly Italian men
  • Elderly Eastern European men

Last revision: May 30, 2003

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