top of page

HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants found to be safe

Writer's picture: Kidney Foundation of WNYKidney Foundation of WNY

Updated: Nov 1, 2024

A multicenter study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine found that transplanting kidneys from deceased donors who had HIV to recipients with HIV is safe. The study also found that HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants are comparable in effectiveness to those using organs from donors without HIV.


Read coverage from the AP or the news release from Johns Hopkins Medicine. The website MedPage Today has coverage of a proposed rule change to expand access to kidney and liver transplants regulated through the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act . 



Masked medical professionals look at a kidney
Donor kidney being prepared for transplantation at Johns Hopkins Medicine. A new study led by the institute provides strong evidence that HIV-to-HIV transplants are just as safe and successful as ones using organs donated by people without HIV. Credit: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


Commenting has been turned off.

Kidney Foundation of Western New York 
4444 Bryant and Stratton Way, Williamsville, NY 14221

716-529-4390

Serving Western New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee,
Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • bsky circle 200
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • X
  • Threads
bottom of page