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Osei-Yeboah R, Ngwenya O, Tiffin N. Kidney function in healthcare clients in Khayelitsha, South Africa: Routine laboratory testing and results reflect distinct healthcare experiences by age for healthcare clients with and without HIV. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 4:e0002526. [PMID: 38753721 PMCID: PMC11098392 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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In South Africa, PLHIV are eligible for free ART and kidney function screening. Serum creatinine (SCr) laboratory test data from the National Health Laboratory Service are collated at the Provincial Health Data Centre and linked with other routine health data. We analysed SCr and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) results for PLHIV and HIV-negative healthcare clients aged 18-80 years accessing healthcare in Khayelitsha, South Africa and comorbidity profiles at SCr and eGFR testing. 45 640 individuals aged 18-80 years with at least one renal test accessed Khayelitsha public health facilities in 2016/2017. 22 961 (50.3%) were PLHIV. Median age at first SCr and eGFR test for PLHIV was 33yrs (IQR: 27,41) to 36yrs (IQR: 30,43) compared to 49yrs (IQR: 37,57) and 52yrs (IQR: 44,59) for those without HIV. PLHIV first median SCr results were 66 (IQR: 55,78) μmol/l compared to 69 (IQR: 58,82) μmol/l for HIV-negative individuals. Hypertension, diabetes, and CKD at testing were more common in HIV-negative people than PLHIV. HIV, diabetes and tuberculosis (TB) are associated with higher eGFR results; whilst hypertension, being male and older are associated with lower eGFR results. These data reflect testing practices in the Western Cape: younger people without HIV have generally worse kidney function test results; younger PLHIV have generally good test results, and older people with/without HIV have generally similar test results, reflecting regular screening for kidney function in asymptomatic PLHIV whereas young HIV-negative people are tested only when presenting with renal symptoms. Our analysis suggests we cannot infer the future healthcare requirements of younger PLHIV based on the current ageing population, due to changing ART availability for different generations of PLHIV. Instead, routine health data may be used in an agile way to assess ongoing healthcare requirements of ageing PLHIV, and to reflect implementation of treatment guidelines.
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- Richard Osei-Yeboah
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Integrative Biomedical Sciences Department, Division of Computational Biology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Faculty of Biology, Centre for Biostatistics, School of Health Sciences, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, Wellcome Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, Wellcome Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- South African National Bioinformatics Institute, South African Medical Research Council Bioinformatics Unit, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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Ssemasaazi AJ, Kalyesubula R, Manabe YC, Mbabazi P, Naikooba S, Ssekindi F, Nasuuna E, Kibwika PB, Castelnuovo B. Higher prevalence of kidney function impairment among older people living with HIV in Uganda. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4364155. [PMID: 38798422 PMCID: PMC11118683 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4364155/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are at risk of kidney function impairment due to HIV-related inflammation, antiretroviral therapy (ART), diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Older persons may experience a higher burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as kidney function declines with increasing age. There is a paucity of data comparing the prevalence of kidney function impairment in older PLWH to that in HIV-uninfected people in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among people aged ≥ 60 years living with and without HIV in Kampala, Uganda who were matched 1:1 by community location. We collected data on sociodemographics, comorbidities, and HIV-related clinical characteristics. We defined kidney function impairment as an estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR) < 60mls/min/1.73m2 with or without proteinuria. We constructed multivariable logistic regression models to study associations between participant characteristics and kidney function impairment. Results We enrolled 278 people (median age 66 years); 50% were PLWH, and 51.8% were female. Overall, the prevalence of kidney function impairment was 23.0% (95% CI:18.4%-28.4%); 33.1% (95% CI: 25.7%-41.4%) versus 12.9% (95% CI: 8.3%-19.7%) among people living with and without HIV (p-value < 0.01). The prevalence of proteinuria among PLWH versus people without HIV was 43.9% (95% CI:35.8%-52.3%) versus 19.4% (95% CI:13.6%-26.9%) p-value < 0.01. Living with HIV (OR = 3.89(95% CI: 2.04-7.41), p-value < 0.01), older age (OR = 1.13, (95% CI:1.07-1.20), p-value < 0.01), female sex (OR = 1.95, (95% CI:1.06-3.62), p-value = 0.03) and a prior diagnosis of hypertension (OR = 2.19(95% CI:1.02-4.67), p-value = 0.04) were significantly associated with kidney function impairment. Conclusions HIV infection is strongly associated with kidney function impairment among older PLWH. Prioritizing routine measurements of kidney function and proteinuria in older PLWH will enable early detection and institution of measures to reduce the progression of kidney disease.
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Hanser S, Choshi J, Mokoena H, Mabhida SE, Mchiza ZJR, Moetlediwa MT, Muvhulawa N, Nkambule BB, Ndwandwe D, Nqebelele U, Kengne AP, Dludla PV. A systematic review assessing the potential use of cystatin c as a biomarker for kidney disease in people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1295217. [PMID: 38566923 PMCID: PMC10985183 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1295217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly prolonged the lifespan of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). However, the sustained use of this drug regimen has also been associated with a cluster of metabolic anomalies, including renal toxicity, which can lead to the development of kidney diseases. In this study, we reviewed studies examining kidney disease in PLWH sourced from electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar, as well as gray literature. The narrative synthesis of data from these clinical studies demonstrated that the serum levels of cystatin C remained unchanged or were not affected in PLWH on ART, while the creatinine-based glomerular filtration rate (GFR) fluctuated. In fact, some of the included studies showed that the creatinine-based GFR was increased in PLWH taking tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-containing ART, perhaps indicating that the use of both cystatin C- and creatinine-based GFRs is vital to monitor the development of kidney disease in PLWH. Clinical data summarized within this study indicate the potential detrimental effects of tenofovir-based ART regimens in causing renal tubular injury, while highlighting the possible beneficial effects of dolutegravir-based ART on improving the kidney function in PLWH. However, the summarized literature remains limited, while further clinical studies are required to provide insights into the potential use of cystatin C as a biomarker for kidney disease in PLWH.
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- Sidney Hanser
- Department of Physiology and Environmental Health, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Department of Physiology and Environmental Health, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Department of Physiology and Environmental Health, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, North-West University, Mmabatho, South Africa
- Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa, South Africa
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Wu EL, Christian B, Rivera AS, Fabian E, Macha I, Aris E, Mpangala S, Ulenga N, Mugusi F, Murphy RL, Hawkins CA. Renal outcomes in adults with HBV, HIV and HBV/HIV coinfection after 3 years of antiviral therapy in urban Tanzania. J Antimicrob Chemother 2024; 79:36-45. [PMID: 37935111 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkad341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND An enhanced understanding of renal outcomes in persons with chronic HBV, HIV, and HBV/HIV coinfection is needed to mitigate chronic kidney disease in regions where HBV and HIV are endemic. OBJECTIVES To investigate changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in adults with HBV, HIV or HBV/HIV enrolled in a 3 year prospective cohort study of liver outcomes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and initiated on antiviral therapy. METHODS We compared eGFR between and within groups over time using mixed-effects models. RESULTS Four hundred and ninety-nine participants were included in the analysis (HBV: 164; HIV: 271; HBV/HIV: 64). Mean baseline eGFRs were 106.88, 106.03 and 107.18 mL/min/1.73 m2, respectively. From baseline to Year 3, mean eGFR declined by 4.3 mL/min/1.73 m2 (95% CI -9.3 to 0.7) and 3.7 (-7.8 to 0.5) in participants with HBV and HIV, respectively, and increased by 5.1 (-4.7 to 14.9) in those with HBV/HIV. In multivariable models, participants with HBV had lower eGFRs compared with those with HIV or HBV/HIV and, after adjusting for HBV DNA level and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) status, significantly lower eGFRs than those with HBV/HIV at all follow-up visits. CONCLUSIONS In this Tanzanian cohort, coinfection with HBV/HIV did not appear to exacerbate renal dysfunction compared with those with either infection alone. Although overall changes in eGFR were small, persons with HBV experienced lower eGFRs throughout follow-up despite their younger age and similar baseline values. Longer-term studies are needed to evaluate continuing changes in eGFR and contributions from infection duration and other comorbidities.
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- En-Ling Wu
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
- Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
- Division of Epidemiologic Research, Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Management and Development for Health, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
- Havey Institute for Global Health, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
- Havey Institute for Global Health, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Reis AO, Rocco Suassuna JH, Cunha CB, Portela EN, Veloso VG, Grinszteijn B, Cardoso SW. Evaluation of Glomerular Filtration Rate Trends in People Living With HIV Corrected by the Baseline Glomerular Filtration Rate. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2023; 94:82-90. [PMID: 37276245 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease, for which estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) trajectories are early markers, is frequent in people living with HIV. SETTING Identify eGFR trajectory patterns according to kidney function and assess associated factors over a 13-year follow-up period. METHODS We evaluated longitudinal changes and its associated factors in eGFR of 3366 participants according to kidney function with a 2-level, linear, mixed model. RESULTS Participants with initial kidney dysfunction experienced a slight eGFR increase, whereas others showed a slight decrease. A weak relationship was observed between baseline eGFR and its variation over time. Baseline eGFR was affected by age, CD4 + count, viral load, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, AIDS-defining illness and tenofovir (TDF) with integrase inhibitor (INSTI) or efavirenz. Significant factors for eGFR change included the following: in kidney dysfunction, CD4 + cell count of >350 cells per cubic millimeter and undetectable viral load increased eGFR, whereas TDF + protease inhibitor decreased eGFR; in mildly decreased kidney function, CD4 + cell count of >350 cells per cubic millimeter, AIDS-defining illness, and TDF + efavirenz increased eGFR, whereas age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and TDF + INSTI decreased eGFR; in normal kidney function, age, CD4 + cell count of > 350 cells per cubic millimeter, undetectable viral load, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and TDF + INSTI decreased eGFR, whereas TDF + efavirenz increased eGFR (all P value for interaction < 0.05). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that eGFR trajectories varied widely between individuals in people living with HIV. In the lower eGFR group, virus-related factors were more relevant, whereas traditional risk factors for renal dysfunction were more prominent in the highest eGFR group.
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- Amanda Orlando Reis
- SDT/AIDS Clinical Research Laboratory, Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro Brazil; and
- Clínical and Academic Unit of Nephrology, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Clínical and Academic Unit of Nephrology, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- SDT/AIDS Clinical Research Laboratory, Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro Brazil; and
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- SDT/AIDS Clinical Research Laboratory, Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro Brazil; and
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- SDT/AIDS Clinical Research Laboratory, Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro Brazil; and
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- SDT/AIDS Clinical Research Laboratory, Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro Brazil; and
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- SDT/AIDS Clinical Research Laboratory, Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro Brazil; and
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Assessing renal impairment in treatment-naïve adolescents living with HIV commencing antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe. AIDS 2023; 37:789-794. [PMID: 36728249 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE People with HIV (PWH) are increasingly experiencing non-communicable complications, including renal impairment, which are associated with worse clinical outcomes. Limited information exists surrounding renal impairment in paediatric PWH, of which the majority live in sub-Saharan Africa, and further information is required to guide clinical practice. This study describes the prevalence of new or worsening renal impairment in adolescents commencing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Zimbabwe and associated risk factors. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Data were collected between January 2010 to January 2019 from the medical records of adolescents aged 12-17 years initiating ART at an outpatient HIV clinic in Zimbabwe. Renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFR) was calculated using the Full Age Spectrum formula. Proteinuria was defined as a single urine dipstick score of ≥1+. Potential predictors of renal impairment at follow-up were assessed by logistical regression. RESULTS Two hundred and sixty-six adolescents were included in analysis. Baseline renal impairment (eGFR < 90 ml/min/1.73 m 2 ) and proteinuria were present in 13% and 7% of the cohort, respectively. After a median of 4.1 years (interquartile range: 1.9-6.9) following ART commencement, mean eGFR increased by 10 ml/min/1.73 m 2 ( P < 0.01), and the prevalence of renal impairment decreased to 8% ( P < 0.01). Baseline renal impairment predicted renal impairment at follow-up (odds ratio [OR] 8.98; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.81-28.68; P < 0.01). Proteinuria trended towards association with renal impairment at follow-up (OR 4.39; 95% CI 0.95-20.31; P = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS Renal impairment is common in adolescent ART-naïve PWH, and baseline renal impairment is associated with longstanding renal impairment, whereas baseline proteinuria trended towards an association with longstanding renal impairment.
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Isac R, Costa R, Frandes M, Lazureanu VE, Stroescu RF, Steflea RM, Bagiu IC, Horhat FG, Chicin GN, Roberta AC, Cornelia PA, Doros G, Gafencu M. Renal Impairment Impact and Survival Analysis in a Romanian Cohort of HIV-1(F1)-Infected Children and Adolescents. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13040888. [PMID: 37109416 PMCID: PMC10143557 DOI: 10.3390/life13040888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus that is transmissible through blood and other body fluids. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, an estimated 10,000 Romanian children were infected with HIV-1 subtype F nosocomially through contaminated needles and untested blood transfusions. Romania was a special case in the global acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic, displaying the largest population of HIV-infected children by parental transmission between 1987–1990. In total, 205 HIV-infected patients from the western part of Romania were analyzed in this retrospective study. Over 70% of them had experienced horizontal transmission from an unknown source, while vertical transmission was identified in only five cases. Most patients had a moderate to severe clinical manifestation of HIV infection, 77.56% had undergone antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, most of them (71.21%) had experienced no adverse reactions and many of those with HIV (90.73%) had an undetectable viral load. Renal impairment was detected in one third of patients (34.63%). Patients born before 1990, male patients, patients diagnosed with HIV before the age of 10, and those undernourished or with renal impairment had a shorter average survival time than the group born after 1990, female patients, patients receiving ARV treatment, patients with a normal body mass index (BMI) and those without renal impairment. Periodical monitoring of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) level, as well as the detection of protein excretion, should be taken into consideration worldwide when monitoring HIV-positive patients; this in order to detect even asymptomatic chronic kidney disease (CKD), and to manage these patients and prolong their lives.
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Gandhi RT, Bedimo R, Hoy JF, Landovitz RJ, Smith DM, Eaton EF, Lehmann C, Springer SA, Sax PE, Thompson MA, Benson CA, Buchbinder SP, Del Rio C, Eron JJ, Günthard HF, Molina JM, Jacobsen DM, Saag MS. Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV Infection in Adults: 2022 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel. JAMA 2023; 329:63-84. [PMID: 36454551 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.22246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 161.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Importance Recent advances in treatment and prevention of HIV warrant updated recommendations to guide optimal practice. Objective Based on a critical evaluation of new data, to provide clinicians with recommendations on use of antiretroviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of HIV, laboratory monitoring, care of people aging with HIV, substance use disorder and HIV, and new challenges in people with HIV, including COVID-19 and monkeypox virus infection. Evidence Review A panel of volunteer expert physician scientists were appointed to update the 2020 consensus recommendations. Relevant evidence in the literature (PubMed and Embase searches, which initially yielded 7891 unique citations, of which 834 were considered relevant) and studies presented at peer-reviewed scientific conferences between January 2020 and October 2022 were considered. Findings Initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended as soon as possible after diagnosis of HIV. Barriers to care should be addressed, including ensuring access to ART and adherence support. Integrase strand transfer inhibitor-containing regimens remain the mainstay of initial therapy. For people who have achieved viral suppression with a daily oral regimen, long-acting injectable therapy with cabotegravir plus rilpivirine given as infrequently as every 2 months is now an option. Weight gain and metabolic complications have been linked to certain antiretroviral medications; novel strategies to ameliorate these complications are needed. Management of comorbidities throughout the life span is increasingly important, because people with HIV are living longer and confronting the health challenges of aging. In addition, management of substance use disorder in people with HIV requires an evidence-based, integrated approach. Options for preexposure prophylaxis include oral medications (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or tenofovir alafenamide plus emtricitabine) and, for the first time, a long-acting injectable agent, cabotegravir. Recent global health emergencies, like the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and monkeypox virus outbreak, continue to have a major effect on people with HIV and the delivery of services. To address these and other challenges, an equity-based approach is essential. Conclusions and Relevance Advances in treatment and prevention of HIV continue to improve outcomes, but challenges and opportunities remain.
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- Rajesh T Gandhi
- Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- The Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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- University of Cologne and German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Bonn-Cologne
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
- The Veterans Administration Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia
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- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill
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- University Hospital Zurich and Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Paris Cité, Saint-Louis and Lariboisière Hospitals, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, France
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Drak D, Shamu T, Heron JE, Chimbetete C, Dahwa R, Gracey DM. Renal function and associated mortality risk in adults commencing HIV antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe. AIDS 2022; 36:631-636. [PMID: 34923518 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with HIV (PWH) in sub-Saharan Africa appear to have a higher incidence of renal disease than other global regions but data are limited. This renal impairment may be associated with an increased mortality risk. AIMS To define the prevalence of renal disease and explore its association with mortality risk in a cohort from Zimbabwe commencing antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection. METHODS A retrospective study of all patients aged at least 18 years, commenced on ART for HIV infection at the Newlands Clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe between January 2007 and September 2019 was conducted. Data were extracted from electronic medical records. Patients with no baseline creatinine measurement were excluded. Baseline characteristics were assessed as potential predictors for mortality by Cox proportional hazard regression. RESULTS Three thousand and thirty-nine patients were eligible for inclusion. Most were female (62.1%), with a median age of 36 years (IQR 30-43). At baseline, 7.3% had an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 90 ml/min per 1.73 m2 or less and 11.4% had proteinuria. Over a median follow-up period of 4.6 years (IQR 2.5-6.9), the mortality rate was 8.7%. One half of deaths (49.2%) occurred within the first year. In multivariable analysis, a baseline eGFR between 60 and 90 ml/min per 1.73 m2 [hazard ratio 2.22, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.46-3.33, P < 0.001] and proteinuria (hazard ratio 2.10, 95% CI 1.35-3.27, P < 0.001) were associated with increased mortality risk. CONCLUSION Baseline renal impairment was common. Both a reduced eGFR or proteinuria were independently associated with a doubling of mortality risk. These should serve as markers in the clinical setting of at-risk patients.
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- Douglas Drak
- Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney
- Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Newlands Clinic, Newlands, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney
- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Incidence of impaired kidney function among people with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Nephrol 2022; 23:107. [PMID: 35300612 PMCID: PMC8932163 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02721-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background In the era of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART), the incidence, manifestations and severity of kidney diseases have dramatically changed in people living with HIV (PLWH). Little is known about the incidence of impaired kidney function (IKF) measured by serum creatine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in PLWH. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Ovid, Medline, Embase and Web of Science for studies published before May 7th, 2021, with estimates of incidence of IKF among PLWH. We independently reviewed each study for quality by using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The incidence and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using random-effects model. Results Sixty out of 3797 identifiable studies were eligible for the meta-analysis. A total of 19 definitions of IKF were described and categorized into three types: the threshold of eGFR, an absolute or percent decrease in eGFR, and certain eGFR threshold combined with decrement in eGFR. The eGFR< 60 ml/min/1.73m2 was the most widely used definition or criterion for IKF, by which the pooled incidence rate of IKF was 12.50 (95%CI: 9.00–17.36) per 1000 person years (PYs). The second most-studied outcome was a > 25% decrease in eGFR, followed by eGFR< 90 ml/min/1.73m2, eGFR< 30 ml/min/1.73m2 and a combination of eGFR threshold plus decreased eGFR. The reported incidence rates of IKF differ widely by different definitions of IKF. The highest pooled incidence was observed for those with > 25% decrease in eGFR, while the lowest was observed in those with eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73m2. Substantial heterogeneity was identified across most estimates. Conclusion Our study provides a comprehensive summary of eGFR-based definitions and incidence rates of IKF in PLWH, not only promoting our understanding of IKF, but also underscoring needs for a concerted action to unify definitions and outcomes of IKF and their applications in AIDS care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12882-022-02721-x.
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Kabore NF, Cournil A, Poda A, Ciaffi L, Binns-Roemer E, David V, Eymard-Duvernay S, Zoungrana J, Semde A, Sawadogo AB, Koulla-Shiro S, Kouanfack C, Ngom-Gueye NF, Meda N, Winkler C, Limou S. APOL1 Renal Risk Variants and Kidney Function in HIV-1–Infected People From Sub-Saharan Africa. Kidney Int Rep 2022; 7:483-493. [PMID: 35257061 PMCID: PMC8897309 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Introduction APOL1 G1 and G2 alleles have been associated with kidney-related outcomes in people living with HIV (PLHIV) of Black African origin. No APOL1-related kidney risk data have yet been reported in PLHIV in West Africa, where high APOL1 allele frequencies have been observed. Methods We collected clinical data from PLHIV followed in Burkina Faso (N = 413) and in the ANRS-12169/2LADY trial (Cameroon, Senegal, Burkina Faso, N = 369). APOL1 G1 and G2 risk variants were genotyped using TaqMan assays, and APOL1 high-risk (HR) genotype was defined by the carriage of 2 risk alleles. Results In West Africa (Burkina Faso and Senegal), the G1 and G2 allele frequencies were 13.3% and 10.7%, respectively. In Cameroon (Central Africa), G1 and G2 frequencies were 8.7% and 8.9%, respectively. APOL1 HR prevalence was 4.9% in West Africa and 3.4% in Cameroon. We found no direct association between APOL1 HR and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) change over time. Nevertheless, among the 2LADY cohort participants, those with both APOL1 HR and high baseline viral load had a faster eGFR progression (β = −3.9[−7.7 to −0.1] ml/min per 1.73 m2 per year, P < 0.05) than those with low-risk (LR) genotype and low viral load. Conclusion Overall, the APOL1 risk allele frequencies in PLHIV were higher in the West African countries than in Cameroon, but much lower than previously reported in some Nigeria ethnic groups, which strongly advocates for further investigation in the African continent. This study suggested that the virological status could modulate the APOL1 impact on kidney function, hence reinforcing the need for early therapeutic interventions.
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Kim JH, Jang H, Kim JH, Song JY, Kim SW, Kim SI, Choi BY, Choi JY. The Incidence and Risk Factors of Renal Insufficiency among Korean HIV infected Patients: The Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study. Infect Chemother 2022; 54:534-541. [PMID: 36196611 PMCID: PMC9533162 DOI: 10.3947/ic.2022.0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Renal insufficiency is one of the common issues in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). We studied the incidence and risk factors for renal insufficiency in male PLHIV using the Korea HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Cohort Study. Among the 830 enrolled patients, 32 (3.9%) cases of renal insufficiency occurred over 9576 patient-years of follow-up. The incidence of renal insufficiency in HIV-infected men in this study was 3.3 per 1000 patient-years. Diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, tenofovir or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor exposure for >1 year, and AIDS-defining illness were risk factors for renal insufficiency.
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- Jun Hyoung Kim
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- AIDS research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- AIDS research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Hung RK, Santana-Suarez B, Binns-Roemer E, Campbell L, Bramham K, Hamzah L, Fox J, Burns JE, Clarke A, Vincent R, Jones R, Price DA, Onyango D, Harber M, Hilton R, Booth JW, Sabin CA, Winkler CA, Post FA. The epidemiology of kidney disease in people of African ancestry with HIV in the UK. EClinicalMedicine 2021; 38:101006. [PMID: 34286237 PMCID: PMC8273351 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The risk of CKD is increased in people of African ancestry and with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between region of ancestry (East, Central, South or West Africa) and kidney disease in people of sub-Saharan African ancestry with HIV in the UK between May 2018 and February 2020. The primary outcome was renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2). Secondary outcomes were stage 5 CKD (eGFR <15 ml/min/1.73 m2, on dialysis for over 3 months or who had received a kidney transplant), proteinuria (urine protein/creatinine ratio >50 mg/mmol), and biopsy-confirmed HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or arterionephrosclerosis. Multivariable robust Poisson regression estimated the effect of region of African ancestry on kidney disease outcomes. FINDINGS Of the 2468 participants (mean age 48.1 [SD 9.8] years, 62% female), 193 had renal impairment, 87 stage 5 CKD, 126 proteinuria, and 43 HIVAN/FSGS or arterionephrosclerosis. After adjusting for demographic characteristics, HIV and several CKD risk factors and with East African ancestry as referent, West African ancestry was associated with renal impairment (prevalence ratio [PR] 2.06 [95% CI 1.40-3.04]) and stage 5 CKD (PR 2.23 [1.23-4.04]), but not with proteinuria (PR 1.27 [0.78-2.05]). West African ancestry (as compared to East/South African ancestry) was also strongly associated with a diagnosis of HIVAN/FSGS or arterionephrosclerosis on kidney biopsy (PR 6.44 [2.42-17.14]). INTERPRETATION Our results indicate that people of West African ancestry with HIV are at increased risk of kidney disease. Although we cannot rule out the possibility of residual confounding, geographical region of origin appears to be a strong independent risk factor for CKD as the association did not appear to be explained by several demographic, HIV or renal risk factors.
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- Rachel K.Y. Hung
- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
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- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
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- Basic Research Laboratory, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute, Frederick, USA
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- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
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- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
- Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London, London, UK
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust, Brighton, UK
- Brighton and Sussex Medical School Department of Infectious Disease, Brighton, UK
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- North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Royal Free London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Basic Research Laboratory, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute, Frederick, USA
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- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- King's College London, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Weston Education Center (Rm 2.50), Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ, UK
- Basic Research Laboratory, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute, Frederick, USA
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- University College London, London, UK
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust, Brighton, UK
- Brighton and Sussex Medical School Department of Infectious Disease, Brighton, UK
- North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle, UK
- Africa Advocacy Foundation, UK
- Royal Free London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Chabala FW, Siew ED, Mutale W, Mulenga L, Mweemba A, Goma F, Banda N, Kaonga P, Wester WC, Heimburger DC, Aliyu MH, Munkombwe D. Prognostic model for nephrotoxicity among HIV-positive Zambian adults receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-based antiretroviral therapy. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252768. [PMID: 34252117 PMCID: PMC8274919 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Persons living with HIV (PLWH) receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) risk suffering TDF-associated nephrotoxicity (TDFAN). TDFAN can result in short- and long-term morbidity, including permanent loss of kidney function, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) requiring dialysis. Currently, there is no model to predict this risk or discern which patients to initiate TDF-based therapy. Consequently, some patients suffer TDFAN within the first few months of initiating therapy before switching to another suitable antiretroviral or a lower dose of TDF. In a prospective observational cohort study of adult Zambian PLWH, we modelled the risk for TDFAN before initiating therapy to identify individuals at high risk for experiencing AKI after initiating TDF-based therapy. We enrolled 205 HIV-positive, ART-naïve adults initiating TDF-based therapy followed for a median of 3.4 months for TDFAN at the Adult Infectious Disease Research Centre (AIDC) in Lusaka, Zambia. We defined TDFAN as meeting any of these acute kidney disease (AKD) criteria: 1) An episode of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)< 60ml/ min/1.73m2 within 3 months, 2) reduced eGFR by> 35% within 3 months or 3) increased serum creatinine by> 50% within 3 months. A total of 45 participants (22%) developed acute kidney disease (AKD) after TDF-based therapy. The development of AKD within the first 3 months of commencing TDF-based therapy was associated with an increase in baseline serum creatinine, age, baseline eGFR and female sex. We concluded that baseline characteristics and baseline renal function biomarkers predicted the risk for AKD within the first 3-months of TDF-based therapy.
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- Freeman W. Chabala
- Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia
- The University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt O’Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Tennessee Valley Health Systems (TVHS), Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN, United States of America
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- The University of Zambia, School of Public Health, Lusaka, Zambia
- Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States of America
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- The University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt O’Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States of America
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- The University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
- The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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- The University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt O’Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt O’Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
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- The University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Lusaka, Zambia
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt O’Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States of America
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt O’Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States of America
- Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, United States of America
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- The University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia
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Szymańska B, Marchewka Z, Knysz B, Piwowar A. Selected biochemical parameters in the urine of HIV-infected patients in monitoring of kidney function. Arch Med Sci 2021; 19:1289-1302. [PMID: 37732028 PMCID: PMC10507753 DOI: 10.5114/aoms/114635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Introduction For years, there has been an increase in the number of cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. Renal dysfunction can be caused by direct effects of HIV on the kidneys but also of applied combined antiretroviral therapy (cART). Therefore there is a need of renal function diagnosis to monitor the development of kidney disturbances. In this study the urinary levels of selected low molecular weight proteins (LMWP) in HIV-infected patients were measured and related to current CD4+ T lymphocyte (LT CD4+) count, the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) value and the applied cART. Material and methods The levels of 5 LMWP - kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL), glutathione S-transferase α (GST-α) and π (GST-π) isoenzymes and neopterin (NPT) - in urine were measured in HIV-infected patients and healthy controls by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Taking into account the current LT CD4+ count, KIM-1, NGAL and GST-α showed statistically significant differences between groups with the CD4+ count < 500 and ≥ 500 cells (< 0.001). Depending on the eGFR, apart from KIM-1 and NGAL, NPT showed statistically significant differences in the investigated groups with normal and lower eGFR values (< 0.001). In terms of applied cART, the best parameters in the assessment of kidney damage were NGAL, GST-π and NPT (< 0.001). Conclusions This research shows that the analyzed LMWP parameters are useful in the assessment of kidney damage in HIV patients during cART, especially NPT, NGAL and GST-π. However, future studies should be conducted on larger groups.
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- Beata Szymańska
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Liver Diseases and Acquired Immune Deficiencies, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Evans N, Martinez E, Petrosillo N, Nichols J, Islam E, Pruitt K, Almodovar S. SARS-CoV-2 and Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Pathogen Pincer Attack. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2021; 13:361-375. [PMID: 33833585 PMCID: PMC8020331 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s300055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Paramount efforts worldwide are seeking to increase understanding of the basic virology of SARS-CoV-2, characterize the spectrum of complications associated with COVID-19, and develop vaccines that can protect from new and recurrent infections with SARS-CoV-2. While we continue learning about this new virus, it is clear that 1) the virus is spread via the respiratory route, primarily by droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces and fomites, as well as by aerosol formation during invasive respiratory procedures; 2) the airborne route is still controversial; and 3) that those infected can spread the virus without necessarily developing COVID-19 (ie, asymptomatic). With the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections increasing globally, the possibility of co-infections and/or co-morbidities is becoming more concerning. Co-infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one such example of polyparasitism of interest. This military-themed comparative review of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV details their virology and describes them figuratively as separate enemy armies. HIV, an old enemy dug into trenches in individuals already infected, and SARS-CoV-2 the new army, attempting to attack and capture territories, tissues and organs, in order to provide resources for their expansion. This analogy serves to aid in discussion of three main areas of focus and draw attention to how these viruses may cooperate to gain the upper hand in securing a host. Here we compare their target, the key receptors found on those tissues, viral lifecycles and tactics for immune response surveillance. The last focus is on the immune response to infection, addressing similarities in cytokines released. While the majority of HIV cases can be successfully managed with antiretroviral therapy nowadays, treatments for SARS-CoV-2 are still undergoing research given the novelty of this army.
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- Nicholas Evans
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases L. Spallanzani, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Lubbock, TX, USA
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Fiseha T, Gebreweld A. Renal function in a cohort of HIV-infected patients initiating antiretroviral therapy in an outpatient setting in Ethiopia. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245500. [PMID: 33481839 PMCID: PMC7822244 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Aim To evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of abnormal renal function among Ethiopian HIV-infected patients at baseline prior to initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and during follow-up. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of HIV infected patients who initiated ART at the outpatient ART clinic of Mehal Meda Hospital of North Shewa, Ethiopia from January 2012 to August 2018. Demographic and clinical data were abstracted from the medical records of patients. Renal function was assessed by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation. Univariate and multivariate analysis were conducted to determine the factors associated with abnormal renal function at baseline and during follow-up. Results Among 353 patients, 70 (19.8%) had baseline eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73m2 and 102 (28.9%) had eGFR = 60–89.9 ml/min/1.73m2. Factors associated with baseline renal impairment (eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73m2) included female sex (AOR = 3.52, CI 1.75–7.09), CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3 (AOR = 2.75, CI 1.40–5.42), BMI < 25 Kg/m2 (AOR = 3.04, CI 1.15–8.92), low hemoglobin (AOR = 2.19, CI 1.16–4.09) and high total cholesterol (AOR = 3.15, CI 1.68–5.92). After a median of 3.0 years of ART, the mean eGFR declined from 112.9 ± 81.2 ml/min/1.73m2 at baseline to 93.9 ± 60.6 ml/min/1.73m2 (P < 0.001). The prevalence of renal impairment increased from 19.8% at baseline to 22.1% during follow-up. Of 181 patients with baseline normal renal function, 49.7% experienced some degree of renal impairment. Older age (AOR = 3.85, 95% CI 2.03–7.31), female sex (AOR = 4.18, 95% CI 2.08–8.40), low baseline CD4 (AOR = 2.41, 95% CI 1.24–4.69), low current CD4 count (AOR = 2.32, 95% CI 1.15–4.68), high BMI (AOR = 2.91, 95% CI 1.49–5.71), and low hemoglobin (AOR = 3.38, 95% CI 2.00–7.46) were the factors associated with renal impairment during follow-up. Conclusion Impaired renal function was common in HIV-infected patients initiating ART in an outpatient setting in Ethiopia, and there appears to be a high prevalence of renal impairment after a median ART follow-up of 3 years. There is a need for assessment of renal function at baseline before ART initiation and regular monitoring of renal function for patients with HIV during follow-up.
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- Temesgen Fiseha
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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Akanit U, Bozorgmehri S, Alquadan K, Nelson J, Kaplan B, Ozrazgat-Baslanti T, Womer KL. Improved ability to achieve target trough levels with liquid versus capsule tacrolimus in kidney transplant patients with HIV on protease inhibitor- or cobicistat-based regimens. Transpl Infect Dis 2020; 23:e13517. [PMID: 33217091 DOI: 10.1111/tid.13517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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HIV + patients are commonly accepted for kidney transplantation. However, patients on protease inhibitor (PI)- or cobicistat (cobi)-based regimens have trouble achieving optimal tacrolimus (Tac) levels. Our study compared the ability to achieve target levels using liquid versus immediate-release capsule Tac in kidney transplant patients with HIV on PI- or cobi-based regimens. The study included four kidney transplant patients who were converted to liquid Tac due to inability to achieve acceptable drug levels on the capsule formulation. Tac trough levels were analyzed retrospectively to compare target levels before and after conversion. The individual patient time in the therapeutic range (TTR) was calculated using Rosendaal's linear interpolation method, and the difference between before and after conversion TTR was determined. In combined data, 44.63% of all Tac trough levels were within the target range after conversion to liquid Tac compared to 22.07% prior to conversion (P < .001). Furthermore, 3.31% and 7.44% of Tac trough levels were lower than 3 ng/mL or higher than 12 ng/mL, respectively, after conversion compared to 11.72% (P = .0564) and 24.14% (P < .0001) prior to conversion. The overall mean TTR was 45.1% after conversion to liquid Tac compared to 16.2% prior to conversion (P = .097). Finally, the coefficient of variation for Tac trough levels was 42.6 after conversion compared to 56.4 prior to conversion. A significantly improved ability to achieve target trough Tac levels was achieved with liquid Tac extemporaneous versus capsule formulation in kidney transplant patients with HIV taking a PI- or cobi-based regimen.
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- Uraiwan Akanit
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacy Practice Mueang Si Khai, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Health System, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Baylor Scott and White Health System, Temple, TX, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,Porter Adventist Hospital, Transplant, Denver, CO, USA
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Poda A, Kabore NF, Malateste K, De Rekeneire N, Semde A, Bikinga Y, Patassi A, Chenal H, Messou E, Dabis F, Ekouevi DK, Jaquet A, Cournil A. Validation of the D:A:D chronic kidney disease risk score in people living with HIV: the IeDEA West Africa Cohort Collaboration. HIV Med 2020; 22:113-121. [PMID: 33145918 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A risk score for long-term prediction of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in people living with HIV (PLHIV) has been developed using data from the D:A:D cohort. We assessed the performance of the D:A:D risk score in a cohort of PLHIV in West Africa. METHODS Data from PLHIV starting antiretroviral treatment in four clinics in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Togo participating in the IeDEA West Africa collaboration were analysed. CKD was defined as two consecutive estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) of ≤ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 . The D:A:D score (short version) was calculated using age, gender, nadir CD4 and baseline eGFR and was categorized into low, medium, and high-risk groups. RESULTS In 14 930 participants (70% female, median age = 38 years; median nadir CD4 count = 183 cells/µL) followed for a median duration of 5.7 years, 660 (4.4%) progressed to CKD, with an incidence [95% confidence interval (CI)] of 7.8 (7.2-8.4) per 1000 person-years (PY). CKD incidence rates were 2.4 (2.0-2.8), 8.1 (6.8-9.6) and, 30.9 (28.0-34.1) per 1000 PY in the low-, medium- and high-risk groups, respectively. In the high-risk group, 14.7% (95% CI: 13.3; 16.3) had progressed to CKD at 5 years. Discrimination was good [C-statistics = 0.81 (0.79-0.83)]. In all, 79.4% of people who progressed to CKD were classified in the medium- to high-risk group at baseline (sensitivity) and 66.5% of people classified in the low risk group at baseline did not progress to CKD (specificity). CONCLUSIONS These findings confirm the validity of the D:A:D score in identifying individuals at risk of developing CKD who could benefit from enhanced kidney monitoring in West African HIV clinics.
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- A Poda
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Sourô Sanou University Hospital, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Clinical Research Department, Centre MURAZ, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Inserm 1219 & Institut de Santé Publique d'épidémiologie et de développement, Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, France
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- Clinical Research Department, Centre MURAZ, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Nephrology, Sourô Sanou University Hospital, Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Nephrology, Bogodogo University Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital, Lomé, Togo
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- Centre Intégré de Recherches Biocliniques d'Abidjan (CIRBA), Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Centre de Prise en charge, de Recherche et de Formation (CePReF), Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale-ANRS (France REcherche Nord&Sud Sida-hiv Hépatites), Paris, France
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- Public Health Department, Lomé University, Lome, Togo
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- Inserm 1219 & Institut de Santé Publique d'épidémiologie et de développement, Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, France
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- Pathogenesis & Control of Chronic Infections, INSERM U1058, Montpellier University, Montpellier, France
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Aseneh JB, Kemah BLA, Mabouna S, Njang ME, Ekane DSM, Agbor VN. Chronic kidney disease in Cameroon: a scoping review. BMC Nephrol 2020; 21:409. [PMID: 32967645 PMCID: PMC7510319 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-02072-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This scoping review sought to summarize available data on the prevalence, associated factors, etiology, comorbidities, treatment, cost and mortality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Cameroon. METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus and African Journals Online from database inception to 31 March, 2020 to identify all studies published on the prevalence, associated factors, etiology, comorbidities, treatment, cost and mortality of CKD in Cameroon. RESULTS Thirty studies were included. The prevalence of CKD varied from 3 to 14.1 and 10.0%-14.2% in rural and urban areas, respectively. The prevalence of CKD in patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and human immunodeficiency virus was 12.4-50.0, 18.5%, and 3.0-47.2%, respectively. Hypertension (22.3-59.1%), chronic glomerulonephritis (15.8-56.2%), and diabetes mellitus (15.8-56.2%) were the most common causes of CKD. The cause was unknown in 13.5-17.0% of the cases. Advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity were frequent associated factors. Hemodialysis was the main treatment modality in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The monthly cost of management of non-dialyzed CKD was 163 US dollars. The one-year mortality rate of ESRD was 26.8-38.6%. CONCLUSION Chronic kidney disease affects about one in 10 adults in the general population in Cameroon. Patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and human immunodeficiency virus bear the greatest burden of CKD in Cameroon. Advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are major factors associated with CKD. Chronic kidney disease in Cameroon is associated with high morbidity and mortality and huge economic cost on the patient.
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- Jerry Brown Aseneh
- Department of Health Research, Health Education and Research Organization (HERO), Buea, Cameroon
- Clinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy (CRENC), Douala, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, Health Education and Research Organization (HERO), Buea, Cameroon
- Royal Stoke University Hospital, England, UK
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- Department of Health Research, Health Education and Research Organization (HERO), Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, Health Education and Research Organization (HERO), Buea, Cameroon
- Fundong District Hospital, Fundong, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, Health Education and Research Organization (HERO), Buea, Cameroon
- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, School of Economics and Business, Campus Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Health Research, Health Education and Research Organization (HERO), Buea, Cameroon
- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, England, UK
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Che Awah Nforbugwe A, Acha Asongalem E, Bihnwi Nchotu R, Asangbeng Tanue E, Sevidzem Wirsiy F, Nguedia Assob JC. Prevalence of renal dysfunction and associated risk factors among HIV patients on ART at the Bamenda Regional Hospital, Cameroon. Int J STD AIDS 2020; 31:526-532. [PMID: 32228160 DOI: 10.1177/0956462420901985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Since the advent of the management of HIV/AIDS using combination antiretroviral therapy (ART), the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV (PLWH) have changed from infectious to non-infectious causes with kidney disease increasingly emerging as being significant. Despite the introduction of the ‘test and treat’ strategy in Cameroon, there are still few data available on the effect of ART on renal function. Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of renal dysfunction among PLWH on ART and its associated risk factors. We conducted a hospital-based comparative cross-sectional study involving PLWH naïve to ART and those on ART. Spectrophotometry was used to quantify renal markers. Glomerular filtration rate was estimated by the creatinine clearance (CrCl) method. Participants with CrCl <60 ml/min/1.73 m2 were considered to have renal dysfunction. A total of 136 participants were recruited of which 97 (71.3%) were females. The mean age was 39.5 ± 9.2 years. Each study category had the same number of participants (68 each). Both had a prevalence of proteinuria of 50%. Of the total study population, 26 (19.1%) had CrCl <60 ml/min/1.73 m2. About 82.4% of the participants on ART were on tenofovir-based regimens with a mean duration of treatment of 6.95 ± 3.74 years. The ART-experienced group had a prevalence of renal dysfunction of 26.5% and the ART-naïve group 11.8%. The difference in mean CrCl between the study groups was not statistically significant. There was no association between renal dysfunction and the ART regimen, duration on treatment, or adherence to treatment. Our study demonstrated a high prevalence of renal dysfunction among PLWH that was associated with increasing age. Decreased CD4 cell count increased the risk of proteinuria.
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- Achu Che Awah Nforbugwe
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.,Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), Douala, Cameroon
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS), Douala, Cameroon.,Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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