Kaposi sarcoma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006301",
  "term": "Kaposi sarcoma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cancer that causes lesions to grow in the skin, lymph nodes, internal organs, and mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose, and throat. It is caused by the Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). This condition is frequently observed in individuals with compromised immune systems.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1198 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/kaposi-sarcoma/"
}