Which oncogenic virus is strongly associated with the development of Kaposi sarcoma in immunocompromised patients?
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Correct answer: Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)
HHV-8, also known as Kaposi Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus (KSHV), encodes proteins that mimic cellular growth factors and inhibit p53, leading to the proliferation of endothelial cells in HIV/AIDS patients.
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