Definition: A variation of a type of kidney disease (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or FSGS) that can affect people with HIV. It typically starts with protein in the urine (proteinuria), which can be quite severe (nephrotic syndrome).
HIV Nephropathy (HIVAN)
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Updated: April 24, 2007
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