Can A KS Lesion Develop In A Day

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How long does it take a KS lesion to develop

I just want to know how long does it take for a kaposis sarcoma to occur, the actual sore. Dont know my status but will get tested soon. are there other symptoms one would experience if kaposis sarcoma existed, other than the lesions. thank you god...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

The time frame to develop a new KS lesion is very variable. I've seen lesions crop up over a day or so, and other lesions take months to develop. The best thing for you is to be HIV tested, which you are planning to do. If you are... Read more »

When (at what CD4 count) can KS Lesions develop?

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Any hints about how to cover up KS lesions? Thanks!

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