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HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma in Maputo, Mozambique: outcomes in a specialized treatment center, 2010-2015

Published inInfectious Agents and Cancer, vol. 13, 5
Publication date2018
Abstract

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a common HIV-associated malignancy associated with disability, pain and poor outcomes. The cornerstone of its treatment is antiretroviral therapy, but advanced disease necessitates the addition of chemotherapy. In high-income settings, this often consists of liposomal anthracyclines, but in Mozambique, the first line includes conventional doxorubicin, bleomycin and vincristine, which is poorly-tolerated. Médecins Sans Frontières supports the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a specialized HIV and KS treatment center at the Centro de Referencia de Alto Maé in Maputo.

Keywords
  • Kaposi sarcoma
  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
  • AIDS-related opportunistic infections
  • Doxorubicin
  • Mozambique
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FARDHDIANI, Vini et al. HIV-associated Kaposi’s sarcoma in Maputo, Mozambique: outcomes in a specialized treatment center, 2010-2015. In: Infectious Agents and Cancer, 2018, vol. 13, p. 5. doi: 10.1186/s13027-018-0177-6
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