Update on kidney transplantation in human immunodeficiency virus infected recipients

Table 3 Key points

Kidney transplantation in patients with HIV infection is a viable therapeutic option

Ideal immunosuppressive regimen remains uncertain

Higher rates of rejection are reported in clinical trials

Immunosuppressive therapy does not seem to negatively impact the course of HIV infection

Some immunosuppressive drugs may exert antiretroviral actions

Special attention should be paid to the potential interaction between ART and immunosuppressive drugs

A close collaboration between infectious disease specialists and transplant professionals is mandatory in order to optimize transplantation outcomes in these patients

Transplantation from HIV+ donors to HIV+ is currently being researched

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus.