Update on kidney transplantation in human immunodeficiency virus infected recipients

Table 2 Inclusion criteria for kidney transplant listing in human immunodeficiency virus positive patients

Meet standard criteria for placement on transplant waiting list for kidney transplantation plus the following

Well-controlled HIV disease with viral load < 50 copies/mL and CD4 count > 200 cells/mm3

Absence of opportunistic infections or neoplasms

Stable antiretroviral regimen

Psycho-social clearance with demonstration of no active history of drug and/or alcohol use. Patients on stable methadone maintenance program can be considered

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus.