The skin biopsies return a diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma (KS). What is KS?
What will be an ideal response?
KS is a type of cancer found in persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). KS is
frequently found on the skin but can spread to the gastrointestinal (GI) system and lungs, where it
can be life threatening. It is most likely to occur with lower CD4 counts.
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a. True b. False A) True B) False
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