HEMOLYTIC-UREMIC SYNDROME AS A PRESENTING FORM OF HIV-INFECTION

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been associated with several renal disorders. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS) were also described in several patients wit h overt AIDS. We describe a patient who presented with HUS and only su bsequent investigation to find the cause of HUS led to the diagnosis o f HIV infection. HIV infection should be suspected in patients present ing with microangiopathic renal failure.