Important summary on the HIV epidemic and associated kidney disease in Nigeria for healthcare providers and the curious non health professional. Myths about safety of HIV medication and kidney transplantation in patients with HIV are also discussed.

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Based on a 2012 UNAIDS report, approximately 3.4 million people are living in Nigeria with HIV infection and in 2011 about 210,000 people died from the infection. Patients unable to access treatment for their HIV frequently end up with HIV related disease of the kidney in addition to other complications of HIV such as opportunistic infections like tuberculosis and pneumocystis pneumonia. For patients able to consistently access effective anti-retrovirals therapy (ART) and care, life expectancy is prolonged by decades and effective in preventing and even treating HIV associated nephropathy (HIVAN). Prolongation of life from ART however, permits opportunities for other non-HIV diseases of the kidney which healthcare providers must be aware of and identify. To learn more visit http://createsend.com/t/t-C17A72E7ED224956