KAPOSIS-SARCOMA IN PATIENTS WITH AIDS - SEX, TRANSMISSION MODE, AND RACE

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作者
HAVERKOS, HW [1 ]
DROTMAN, DP [1 ]
MORGAN, WM [1 ]
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[1] CTR DIS CONTROL,CTR INFECT DIS,DIV HIV AIDS,ATLANTA,GA 30333
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10.1016/0753-3322(90)90206-O
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R-3 [医学研究方法]; R3 [基础医学];
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1001 ;
摘要
We review epidemiologic studies aimed at identifying the cause(s) or cofactors for AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). The epidemiology of AIDS-related KS in the United States differs from that of other forms of KS. One important feature of the epidemiology of AIDS-related KS is that its occurrence by race is strikingly disproportional. We believe this maldistribution can shed light on recent discussions concerning the cause of AIDS-related KS, and we propose further studies to elucidate the etiology of AIDS-related KS. Kaposi's sarcoma / AIDS / epidemiology. © 1990.
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