Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in an Urban HIV Infected Population

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in an HIV-infected population during the highly active antiretroviral era has not been fully evaluated. A retrospective chart review of HIV-infected patients seen in 2004 was conducted to determine the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), using the 2004 National Kidney Foundation’s CKD staging criteria. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was calculated, using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formula. Univariate analyses were performed comparing individuals with normal kidney function and those with CKD. Multivariate analysis was conducted including all variables with a value of P