Most common renal condition in HIV patient is-
Correct Answer: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Description: About 50%of HIV -infected patients with kidney disease have HIV -associated nephropathy (HIVAN) on biopsy. The ledion in HIVAN is FSGS, and present with nephrotic range proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia. They do not commonly have edema, hypeension or Hyperlipidemia In HIV -infected patients not yet on therapy .the presence of HIVAN is an indication to sta anti retroviral therapy. Ref:Harrison 20 th edition pg no 2149
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