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[Kidney and HIV infection]

Emmanuelle Plaisier1, François-Xavier Lescure, Pierre Ronco

  • 1Hôpital Tenon, service de néphrologie et dialyses, 75970 Paris, France. emmanuelle.plaisier@tnn.aphp.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|January 17, 2012
PubMed

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Regular screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is crucial for all HIV-infected patients. Annual monitoring of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and proteinuria is recommended, especially for high-risk individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant concern in HIV-infected populations.
  • Black patients exhibit a genetic predisposition to HIV-associated nephropathy.
  • Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is vital for preventing and managing HIV-associated nephropathy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of screening and monitoring for CKD in HIV patients.
  • To highlight the role of ART in preventing HIV-associated nephropathy.
  • To guide the management of antiretroviral drug dosing based on kidney function.

Main Methods:

  • Annual screening for CKD, including estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria assessment.
  • Kidney biopsy for definitive diagnosis of kidney diseases in HIV patients.
  • Careful monitoring of eGFR and serum phosphorus, particularly with tenofovir therapy.

Main Results:

  • Early detection and monitoring of CKD parameters are essential for HIV-infected individuals.
  • ART effectively suppresses HIV replication, preventing or halting nephropathy progression.
  • Renal toxicity associated with tenofovir requires vigilant assessment of eGFR and phosphorus levels.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive CKD screening and annual monitoring are critical for all HIV patients.
  • Kidney biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing kidney diseases in this cohort.
  • Adjusting antiretroviral dosing and monitoring for tenofovir-induced toxicity are crucial for patient safety.

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