Comprehensive Clinical Review: HIV-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN) – Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management with Emphasis on Contemporary Evidence

1. Definition and Epidemiology HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is a distinct, rapidly progressive form of collapsing focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) occurring predominantly in individuals infected with HIV-1—particularly those of African ancestry.…

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