Which virus is primarily associated with the development of Kaposi’s sarcoma?

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Varicella-Zoster Virus (Human Herpesvirus 3)Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (Human Herpesvirus 1)Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (Human Herpesvirus 8)Epstein-Barr Virus (Human Herpesvirus 4)Cytomegalovirus (Human Herpesvirus 5)

Explanation

Kaposi’s sarcoma is linked to Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus. While Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV-4) is associated with other malignancies like Burkitt lymphoma, it is not the primary cause of Kaposi’s sarcoma.