Is Kaposi's sarcoma occurring at higher CD4 cell counts over the course of the HIV epidemic?

AIDS. 2010 Nov 27;24(18):2881-3. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0b013e32833f9fb8.

Abstract

We evaluated longitudinal rates of Kaposi's sarcoma and trends in CD4 cell counts at the time of Kaposi's sarcoma diagnosis during the HIV epidemic (1985-2008). Although rates of Kaposi's sarcoma have decreased, cases are now occurring at higher CD4 cell counts over time, with more than one-third of cases diagnosed in 2002-2008 occurring at CD4 cell counts of at least 350 cells/μl. These data support future studies evaluating the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy initiation at higher CD4 cell counts to further reduce Kaposi's sarcoma.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / epidemiology*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / immunology
  • Adult
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • Epidemics
  • Female
  • HIV-1*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / epidemiology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / immunology
  • Viral Load
  • Young Adult