Generalities:

Kaposi's sarcoma is a malignant tumor of the lymphatic endothelium caused by the Kaposi's sarcoma virus. It appears as characteristic spots on the skin of color between bluish red and purple. It can also affect the digestive tract, lungs or other organs.

The disease was described by the Hungarian dermatologist Morits Kaposi in Vienna in 1872, under the name of "idiopathic pigmented multiple sarcoma".

Among the discoveries of Dr. Isaac Goiz Durán, Kaposi's Sarcoma is associated with Hepatitis B , and HIV-AIDS, as well as certain types of Herpes.

Transmisión:

It can be transmitted through any body fluid, including saliva. But mainly through sexual contact and blood, so the following measures should be taken:

• Use a condom
• Do not share needles to inject drugs
• Do not get tattooed or pierced with non-sterile instruments
• Do not share the toothbrush or razor rake.
• Do not travel to countries where there are outbreaks of the virus.

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