AIDS-Associated Nephropathy (also known as AIDS Associated Nephropathy, Nephropathy, AIDS-Associated): Renal syndrome in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients characterized by nephrotic syndrome, severe proteinuria, focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis with distinctive tubular and interstitial changes, enlar

NIH MeSH · D016263Diseases

AIDS-Associated Nephropathy

Also known asAIDS Associated Nephropathy · Nephropathy, AIDS-Associated · Nephropathy, AIDS Associated · HIV-Associated Nephropathies · HIV Associated Nephropathies · Nephropathies, HIV-Associated · Nephropathies, HIV Associated · Nephropathy, HIV-Associated · Nephropathy, HIV Associated · HIV-Associated Nephropathy · HIV Associated Nephropathy · HIV-Related Nephropathies

Definition

Renal syndrome in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients characterized by nephrotic syndrome, severe proteinuria, focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis with distinctive tubular and interstitial changes, enlarged kidneys, and peculiar tubuloreticular structures. The syndrome is distinct from heroin-associated nephropathy as well as other forms of kidney disease seen in HIV-infected patients.

MeSH classification

  • C01.221.250.875.050
  • C01.221.812.640.400.072
  • C01.778.640.400.072
  • C01.925.782.815.616.400.050
  • C01.925.813.400.072
  • C12.050.351.968.419.050
  • C12.100.937.640.400.072
  • C12.200.777.419.050
  • C12.950.419.050
  • C20.673.480.050

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Common questions about AIDS-Associated Nephropathy

What does AIDS-Associated Nephropathy mean in medicine?
Renal syndrome in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients characterized by nephrotic syndrome, severe proteinuria, focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis with distinctive tubular and interstitial changes, enlarged kidneys, and peculiar tubuloreticular structures. The syndrome is distinct from heroin-associated nephropathy as well as other forms of kidney disease seen in HIV-infected patients. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is AIDS-Associated Nephropathy known by any other names?
Yes. AIDS-Associated Nephropathy is also referred to as AIDS Associated Nephropathy, Nephropathy, AIDS-Associated, Nephropathy, AIDS Associated, HIV-Associated Nephropathies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does AIDS-Associated Nephropathy sit in the medical classification?
AIDS-Associated Nephropathy falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.221.250.875.050, C01.221.812.640.400.072, C01.778.640.400.072). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of AIDS-Associated Nephropathy?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016263) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗