Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS): a case study
Our case report underscores the critical need for heightened awareness and recognition of KICS, given its rarity and unique clinical characteristics. By elucidating the complex interrelationships between Kaposi sarcoma, inflammatory cytokines, and immune dysregulation, we aim to contribute to the existing knowledge base and facilitate improved diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions for this challenging syndrome. Further research is warranted to explore novel treatment modalities and unravel the underlying mechanisms driving KICS.
Authors
- Daphne Pui Ling Lau
- Thomas Shiu Hong Chik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0481-1420)
- Silvia Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7199-2954)
- Tak Yin Owen Tsang
- Elaine Y. L. Au (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2724-6425)
- Ivan Fan‐Ngai Hung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1556-2538)
- Clarus Leung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3515-7537)
- Kwok‐Yung Yuen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2083-1552)
- Man Chun Chan
- Ming Hong Choi
- Luen Bik To
Institutions
- Queen Mary Hospital (CN)
- Princess Margaret Hospital (NZ)
- Princess Margaret Hospital (HK)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10852-3
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.18