Most common Glomerulonephritis associated with HIV :: (A) Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, (B) Diffuse glomerulosclerosis, (C) Membrano-proliferative glomerulonephritis, (D) Crescentic glomerulonephritis
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisRef: Robbins pathology 9th ed. /918-920Depending on the cause focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is broadly classified as:* Primary, when no underlying cause is found; usually presents as nephrotic syndrome* Secondary, when an underlying cause is identified; usually presents with kidney failure and proteinuria. This is actually a heterogeneous group including numerous causes such as Infections such as HIV (known as HIV- Associated Nephropathy)Other Causes of FSGS* Toxins and drugs such as heroin and pamidronate* Chronic pyelonephritis* V.U.R