For individuals who are HIV-positive and have KSHV, medications can reduce the risk of the virus developing into Kaposi’s sarcoma. Many treatment options for those with HIV focus on boosting the immune system, which is sometimes all it takes to avoid the secondary diagnosis. Treating infections as soon as they appear may also lower the risk. Many of the medications HIV-positive people take to fight herpesvirus infections also combat Kaposi’s sarcoma.

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