Article: Ritonavir-induced acute kidney injury: kidney biopsy findings and review of literature

Ritonavir therapy is not generally considered nephrotoxic. We report a case of acute kidney injury secondary to ritonavir, with kidney biopsy demonstrating extensive acute tubular injury. This is the first report of a kidney biopsy and pathology in acute kidney injury associated with ritonavir. A review of published medical literature on the topic is also presented.

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Ritonavir-induced Acute Kidney Injury: Kidney Biopsy Findings and Review of Literature