Chronic renal disease associated with hiv infection
Joint Authors
Holden, Benedict M.
Brook, M. Gary
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2002), pp.344-352, 9 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2002-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
- Patients
- Kidneys
- Diseases
- Aids
- Chronic diseases
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Complications(Medicine)
- Kidney failure
Abstract EN
To describe current knowledge on the etiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN), a Medline search was performed from 1989 to March 2002 using the key words, "HIV", "nephropathy", "renal" and "kidney".
A further search was performed for each of the currently licensed anti-retroviral agents linked to key words "renal" or "kidney" and also using the MeSH heading "pharmacokinetics".
Following the introduction of highly active anti-retroviral therapy with subsequent immune reconstitution different patterns of renal disease have occurred.
In patients suffering from HIV-infection, the most common cause of renal failure is HIVAN.
This rapidly progressing renal failure is the commonest complication of HIV in black African and Afro-Caribbean patients.
Fortunately, if patients are diagnosed and treated soon enough with highly active anti-retroviral therapy, the evidence suggests that full recovery of renal function is possible.
In conclusion, since HIVAN is a treatable condition, it should be actively sought in HIVinfected patients if they are to receive the benefits of therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Holden, Benedict M.& Brook, M. Gary. 2002. Chronic renal disease associated with hiv infection. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 13, no. 3, pp.344-352.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-61263
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Holden, Benedict M.& Brook, M. Gary. Chronic renal disease associated with hiv infection. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 13, no. 3 (Jun. 2002), pp.344-352.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-61263
American Medical Association (AMA)
Holden, Benedict M.& Brook, M. Gary. Chronic renal disease associated with hiv infection. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2002. Vol. 13, no. 3, pp.344-352.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-61263
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 349-352
Record ID
BIM-61263