Persistent Microalbuminuria in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Children in Kano, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Alhaj, Bashir U.
Hassan-Hanga, Fatimah
Yahaya, Isah Adagiri
Mudi, Abdullahi
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Microalbuminuria has been reported to be a precursor of HIV related renal disease, which if detected early and coupled with appropriate intervention may slow or retard the progress of the disease.
One hundred and seventy-eight HIV infected children aged 15 years and below were recruited from the Paediatric Infectious Disease Clinic of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, to determine the prevalence of persistent microalbuminuria using the albumin creatinine ratio (ACR).
Early morning urine samples and spot urine samples were analyzed using a dipstick specific for microalbumin.
Those who tested positive had their samples reanalyzed in the laboratory using immunometric assay and Jaffe reaction method for albumin and creatinine, respectively.
Patients that had ACR of 30–300 mg/g were said to have microalbuminuria and had their urine samples retested after 6 to 8 weeks.
Twelve children (6.7%) had persistent microalbuminuria and had a mean age of 7.5±3.3 years, with a male to female ratio of 1 : 1.
There was no significant relationship between the finding of microalbuminuria and age, sex, duration of infection, and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Periodic screening for microalbuminuria using albumin specific dipstick should be considered for children with HIV infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mudi, Abdullahi& Alhaj, Bashir U.& Hassan-Hanga, Fatimah& Yahaya, Isah Adagiri. 2014. Persistent Microalbuminuria in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Children in Kano, Nigeria. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mudi, Abdullahi…[et al.]. Persistent Microalbuminuria in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Children in Kano, Nigeria. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mudi, Abdullahi& Alhaj, Bashir U.& Hassan-Hanga, Fatimah& Yahaya, Isah Adagiri. Persistent Microalbuminuria in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Children in Kano, Nigeria. International Journal of Nephrology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481346