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Glossary of HIV/AIDS Related Terms
(Starting with "K")
By
AIDSinfo,
Glossary of HIV/AIDS Related Terms, 5th Edition, AIDSinfo,
October 2005
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KS
See: Kaposi's Sarcoma
KSHV
See: Kaposi's Sarcoma
Herpesvirus
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 in 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
Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpesvirus
(KSHV)
Also known as 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.
See Also: Kaposi's
Sarcoma
Herpesviruses
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
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