This article is the first in a three-part series that will discuss kidney disease in people with HIV, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Part 1 will cover causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. Part 2 will cover treatment options for people with HIV and kidney disease. Part 3 will discuss new research on kidney transplants in people with HIV.

Kidney disease is a common problem for people with HIV, particularly as they get older. Depending on how severe the kidney disease is, a variety of options are available, ranging from diet changes to a kidney transplant. Some choices, such as a kidney transplant, were once thought to be too risky, but are now increasingly available to people with HIV...............click for more

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