A 48-year-old man who has been HIV positive for 6 years has just learned that he has been diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma (KS). Which of the following facts most accurately conveys an aspect of his diagnosis?
A) An opportunistic Epstein-Barr virus underlies the man's KS.
B) He is likely to have lesions on his skin, mouth, or GI tract.
C) Intense pain was probably his first manifestation of KS.
D) Heterosexual contact most likely underlies his HIV and subsequent KS.

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The lesions of KS can be found on the skin and in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and the lungs. More than 50% of people with skin lesions also have gastrointestinal lesions. It is linked with a herpes virus and can often be painless, especially in early stages. Men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of developing KS.

A 48-Year-Old Man Who Has Been HIV Positive for 6