HIV, antiretroviral therapy and kidney impairment
People with HIV many develop a condition called HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) related to infection with the virus or immune suppression. HIVAN is common in people with advanced HIV disease, but usually improves after starting effective antiretroviral therapy[1].
However, some anti-HIV medications can cause kidney problems themselves. Such drugs are described as nephrotoxic.
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