Outcomes of AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma in Mozambique after treatment with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin
Abstract Background Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a common HIV-associated malignancy frequently associated with poor outcomes. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in major cities of Mozambique. Antiretroviral therapy is the cornerstone of KS treatment, but many patients require cytotoxic chemother...
Main Authors: | Matthew E. Coldiron, Ana Gabriela Gutierrez Zamudio, Rolanda Manuel, Gilda Luciano, Barbara Rusch, Iza Ciglenecki, Alex Telnov, Rebecca F. Grais, Laurence Toutous Trellu, Lucas Molfino |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Agents and Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-020-00341-4 |
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