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Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS)
A type of cancer caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels,
which causes pink or purple spots or small bumps on the skin.
The condition can also occur inside the body, especially inside the
intestines, lymph nodes, and lungs. When inside the body, KS can
be life threatening. In people infected with HIV, KS is considered
an AIDS-defining condition. A virus called Kaposi’s sarcoma
herpesvirus (KSHV) or human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is associated
with Kaposi’s sarcoma.
See Also: Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV)

Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV)
Also known as Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). The virus associated
with Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), a type of cancer that is considered an
AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV.
K See Also: Herpesviruses
Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS)

Karnofsky Score
A score between 0 and 100 assigned by a health professional
after watching a patient perform common tasks. A score of 100
means that the patient has normal physical abilities with no signs of
disease. Decreasing numbers mean that the patient has less ability
to perform activities of daily living.

Killer T Cell
See: CD8 Cell

KS
See: Kaposi’s Sarcoma

KSHV
See: Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus

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