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World J Nephrol. Jul 6, 2016; 5(4): 300-307
Published online Jul 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i4.300
Published online Jul 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i4.300
Update on kidney transplantation in human immunodeficiency virus infected recipients
Khaled Nashar, Kalathil K Sureshkumar, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States
Author contributions: Both authors contributed to literature search, writing of the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Kalathil K Sureshkumar, MD, FRCP (Glasgow), FASN, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States. ksureshk@wpahs.org
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Received: February 24, 2016
Peer-review started: February 26, 2016
First decision: March 24, 2016
Revised: April 10, 2016
Accepted: May 7, 2016
Article in press: May 9, 2016
Published online: July 6, 2016
Peer-review started: February 26, 2016
First decision: March 24, 2016
Revised: April 10, 2016
Accepted: May 7, 2016
Article in press: May 9, 2016
Published online: July 6, 2016
Core Tip
Core tip: Experience with kidney transplantation in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients is evolving. With appropriate selection of candidates, the outcomes appear similar to that in HIV negative population. There are challenges with kidney transplantation in HIV positive patients including increased risk for acute rejection and drug-drug interactions. Optimal immunosuppressive regimen is unknown. This article discusses the recent advances in kidney transplantation among HIV positive patients.