MODEL RELEASED. Kaposi's sarcoma. Swelling and wasting of facial tissue and skin plaques caused by Kaposi's sarcoma,in a patient with AIDS. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It causes a gradual weakening of the immune system,making otherwise harmless infections life- threatening. Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of skin cancer. In AIDS it often spreads to other tissues and can be rapidly fatal. This image was taken in Africa,where lack of access to medicine and information makes AIDS a major public health concern | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Ansary, Dr. M.A. |
Taille de l’image : | 2551 px × 3744 px |
Model Release : | Disponible |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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