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Kaposi’s Sarcoma in a Cohort of Patients with HIV/AIDS in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ( Jan 1987 – May 2010 ). J.Netto , L.Coelho, C.Cunha, S.Ribeiro, V.G.Veloso , B. Grinsztejn. Demographic and Clinical Characteristics. ART and Kaposi Sarcoma Diagnosis. Clinical Outcomes. Conclusions.
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Kaposi’s Sarcoma in a Cohort of Patients with HIV/AIDS in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ( Jan 1987 – May 2010 ) J.Netto, L.Coelho, C.Cunha, S.Ribeiro, V.G.Veloso, B. Grinsztejn.
Conclusions Despite HAART availability in Brazil, KS remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality. KS diagnosis at advanced stage is still common, requiring higher awareness for early diagnosis Health services planning for HIV/AIDS patients must take these needs into consideration, including development of capacity for parenteral chemotherapy