Renal impairment in HIV infected patients are a major cause of morbidity and mortality.The prevalence of Chronic Kidney diseases(CKD) among Patient living with HIV (PLHIV) is 6.4%,with 7.9% in Africa, 7.1% in North America, 5.7% Asia and 3.7% in Europe. Acute Kidney Injury(AKI) has been increasing in HIV infected patients by 2-3 times ,with pre existing CKD being an important risk factor.Very few studies have been based on prevalence and risk factors influencing renal disease in HIV population. However, studies on modality of dialysis, and their outcome in ESRD cases are limited.
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