USE OF URINARY HIV NUCLEIC ACIDS TO DIAGNOSE AND MONITOR HIV-ASSOCIATED NEPHROPATHY (HIVAN)

摘要

The invention relates to the diagnosis of HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) based on determining the expression level of HIV nucleic acids (HIV RNA and/or DNA) in combination with the renal function of a patient. The invention also relates to a method for distinguishing between HIVAN and non-HIVAN kidney disease in a patient based on the expression level of urinary HIV nucleic acids.