Renal manifestations and associated factors among HIV infected children at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection is a global challenge and sub-Saharan African countries contribute significantly to this pandemic. Children are vulnerable and acquire the infection mostly from their mothers. Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy have led to dramatic changes in the incidence of opportunistic infections with reduction in morbidity and mortality, which has paved way for manifestation of non-infectious complications including renal complications. The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of microalbuminuria, proteinuria and associated factors among Tanzanian children.