Title |
Interstitial nephritis caused by HIV infection by itself: a case report
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Published in |
International Journal of General Medicine, September 2016
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DOI | 10.2147/ijgm.s115393 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Asako Doi, Kentaro Iwata, Shigeo Hara, Yukihiro Imai, Toshikazu Hasuike, Hiroaki Nishioka |
Abstract |
Interstitial nephritis is a common cause of renal dysfunction. It is primarily caused by drugs, infections, or autoimmune disorders. Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can develop interstitial nephritis, although it typically occurs because of the aforementioned etiologies and not as a direct consequence of HIV infection. Interstitial lesions may occur in patients with HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN). However, interstitial nephritis without the glomerular injuries characteristic of HIVAN, and without the risk factors described earlier, is very rare. Here, we describe a rare case of interstitial nephritis that was likely caused directly by HIV infection and not by other etiologies. |
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