Individuals with HIV can now safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus, as indicated by a recent extensive study. This development comes as the U.S. government moves towards expanding this practice, potentially reducing organ wait times for all individuals, regardless of HIV status.
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, analyzed 198 kidney transplants conducted across the United States. Researchers observed comparable outcomes whether the donated kidney originated from a person with HIV or without the virus.
