Type of glomerulopathy in HIV positive patient is:: (A) Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, (B) Diffuse glomerulosclerosis, (C) Membranous glomerulopathy, (D) Mesangio-proliferative glomerulonephritis
Answer is A. Ans.(a) Focal segmental glomerulosclerosisRef : Robbins 8th ed. / ch 14* HIV nephropathy is associated with development of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.(also seen with reflux nephropathy) . It is also the commonest cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults.