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Association of tenofovir exposure with kidney disease risk in HIV infection

AIDS · 2012 · Vol. 26(7) · pp. 867–875
Rebecca ScherzerMichelle M. EstrellaYongmei LiAndy I. ChoiSteven G. DeeksCarl GrünfeldMichael G. Shlipak

Abstract

Tenofovir exposure was independently associated with increased risk for three types of kidney disease events, and did not appear to be reversible. Because subtle kidney function decline affects long-term morbidity and mortality, the balance between efficacy and probable adverse effects requires further study.

HIV/AIDS drug development and treatmentHIV-related health complications and treatmentsHIV Research and TreatmentTenofovirMedicineHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Kidney diseaseSidaInternal medicineVirologyViral disease

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TenofovirAdenineAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlomerular Filtration RateHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedProteinuriaRisk FactorsTime FactorsHIV InfectionsTreatment Outcome
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