Human Immunodeficiency Virus Organ Transplantation

• Autores: Alan J. Taege
• Localización: Infectious disease clinics of North America, ISSN 0891-5520, Vol. 32, Nº. 3, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Management of Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients), págs. 615-634
• Idioma: inglés
• Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
• Resumen

  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a chronic disease with a near normal life span resulting in increased risk of organ failure. HIV organ transplantation is a proven and accepted intervention in appropriately selected cases. HIV-positive organ transplantation into HIV-positive recipients is in its nascent stages. Hepatitis C virus, high rates of organ rejection, and immune dysregulation are significant remaining barriers to overcome. This article provides an overview of the transplantation needs in the HIV population focusing on kidney and liver transplants.