[Problem of HIV-infected patients receiving dialysis].

According to UNAIDS data there are 40 millions of HIV infected people in the world. 7880 people are infected with HIV (official statistics) in Poland. Because of improvement of dialysis accessibility in Poland there is no limitations of qualification for dialysis for HIV infected patients. In this article authors present general information about HIV infection (epidemiology, diagnostic, clinical picture and treatment), post exposure management and prophylaxis in dialysis centers. We present also algorithms of management with patient with acute/chronic renal failure in dependence on result of HIV test.