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AIDS-Associated Nephropathy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
coord IM with specific kidney dis (IM); specify HIV-1 or HIV-2 (IM or NIM) if pertinent
Scope Note
Renal syndrome in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients characterized by nephrotic syndrome, severe proteinuria, focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis with distinctive tubular and interstitial changes, enlarged kidneys, and peculiar tubuloreticular structures. The syndrome is distinct from heroin-associated nephropathy as well as other forms of kidney disease seen in HIV-infected patients.
Entry Version
AIDS ASSOC NEPHROPATHY
Entry Term(s)
AIDS Nephropathy
AIDS-Associated Nephropathies
HIV-Associated Nephropathies
HIV-Associated Nephropathy
HIV-Related Nephropathies
HIV-Related Nephropathy
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Nephropathy
Renal syndrome in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients characterized by nephrotic syndrome, severe proteinuria, focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis with distinctive tubular and interstitial changes, enlarged kidneys, and peculiar tubuloreticular structures. The syndrome is distinct from heroin-associated nephropathy as well as other forms of kidney disease seen in HIV-infected patients.