Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN): Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Histology, Diagnosis, and Medical Management

Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN): Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Histology, Diagnosis, and Medical Management


Identification: nnj_mj06A1
Issue: May-June 2006
Volume: Vol. 33, No. 3


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Goal: Recognize human immunodeficiency virus-1 associated nephropathy (HIVAN) as the most common cause of chronic kidney disease in patients who are HIV-seropositive.

Objectives:

  1. Discuss epidemiology and incidence of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) and HIVAN.
  2. Describe the clinical presentation of HIVAN.
  3. List the important components of diagnosis and treatment of HIVAN.


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