The metabolic syndrome and renal function in an African cohort infected with human immunodeficiency virus

Introduction: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is often accompanied by renal dysfunction. It is expected that metabolic syndrome (MetS) may exacerbate renal impairment. Objective: We therefore determined the prevalence of MetS and the association thereof with renal function in a South African...

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Main Authors: Edith Phalane, Carla M.T. Fourie, Aletta E. Schutte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-09-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/813