Kaposi's sarcoma is one type of cancer that develops in the lining of the blood and lymph vessels. The lesions of Kaposi's sarcoma appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet, or face. These lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth, or lymph nodes. In severe cases, it can also develop in the digestive tract and lungs.
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Can I get a vaginal infection through intercourse with a person having Kaposi's sarcoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from vaginal itchiness and discharge for the last few months. No visible sores around my vagina, and the discharge is odorless. I have been to the hospital three times, and they repeated Metronidazole and Amoxicillin antibiotics along with medicine for yeast infe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you have been treated for all STI (sexually transmitted diseases) and yeast infections and as the problem persists, it may be one of the two possible causes. 1) Hormonal imbalance such as estrogen reduction can cause itchiness, dryne... Read Full »
Does a purple blotch on my nose indicate Kaposi's sarcoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with a sex worker last year. After sex, I forgot to clean my scrotum and did not realize until 30 minutes later. I had a negative OraQuick at six months and a negative rapid blood test at 10 months, but I read that false negatives can happen. I do not remember havin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test kits used these days to diagnose HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are highly sensitive and specific and gives accurate results. Your negative HIV test results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) at six and then at ten months of exposure a... Read Full »
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