Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Houngbe F

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Failure and Associated Factors in Patients Treated by Antiretroviral in the National Teaching Hospital of Cotonou
  Author(s): Zannou DM, Vigan Jacques, Azon-Kouanou A, Agboton BL, Houngbe CMB and Houngbe FZannou DM, Vigan Jacques, Azon-Kouanou A, Agboton BL, Houngbe CMB and Houngbe F
  
  Objectives: To determine the frequency of the chronic kidney failure (CKF) in people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral treatment (ART) and to identify associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, conducted in the Outpatient Centre of PLHIV in the National Teaching Hospital of Cotonou from April to July of 2013. Were included, PLHIV aged over 16 years, taking ART for at least three months and having in their file, creatinine at ART initiation. Creatinine was performed at inclusion in the study. Proteinuria was sought on the strip. Chronic kidney failure was defined as creatinine clearance calculated according to Cockcroft-Gault less than 60mL/min for at least 3 months. Factors associated were searched by logistic regression univariate and multivariate analysis. Confidence intervals were calculated.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000214

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