KSHV viral load and Interleukin-6 in HIV-associated pediatric Kaposi sarcoma-Exploring the role of lytic activation in driving the unique clinical features seen in endemic regions.
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Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is among the most common childhood malignancies in central, eastern, and southern Africa. ...Seven (39%) patients presented with an IL-6 level > 10 pg/mL (exceeding twice the upper limit of normal). Detectable KSHV VL was significantly associa …
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is among the most common childhood malignancies in central, eastern, and southern Africa. ...Seven (39%) p …