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September 10, 2025African Health SciencesOpen Access

Kidney Disease in HIV Infected Children on HAART in Nigeria

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MIMarcia M IhekaikeMSMaryam ShehuIMIkechukwu Mbah

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Overview

Cross-sectional study evaluates kidney disease prevalence related to antiretroviral regimens in children, indicating significant associations with viral load.

Key Points

  • Kidney disease was identified in 7% of HIV-infected children, highlighting a health concern in this population.
  • Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between renal disease and high viral load in the cohort of children receiving HAART.
  • Evaluations included measuring serum creatinine and estimating GFR, following standard practices for kidney function assessment.
  • Regular kidney function monitoring and tailored therapy are crucial for managing HIV-infected children effectively.

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Ihekaike et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e02b210217d647904cehttps://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v25i1.11
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