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Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy of kidney disease in HIV-infected patients.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy - 1 Apr 2011
Alsauskas Zygimantas C, Medapalli Raj Kiran, Ross Michael J
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INTRODUCTION: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is associated with the development of a wide spectrum of kidney diseases. HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in HIV-infected individuals and predominantly affects patients of African ancestry. HIVAN is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) among African-Americans. AREAS COVERED: An...
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