Recent Studies from Johns Hopkins University Add New Data to HIV/AIDS (Hope Springs Eternal: Lack of Hiv Superinfection In Hiv Organ Policy Equity Act Kidney Transplants).

Recent studies from Johns Hopkins University have focused on HIV D+/R+ kidney transplants, which involve transplanting kidneys from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV. The research found that sustained HIV superinfection, where the recipient acquires a new strain of HIV from the donor, was not detected in any recipients over a five-year follow-up period. These findings support the safety of HIV D+/R+ transplantation and provide reassurance for this emerging medical practice. The study highlights the importance of monitoring and understanding the risks associated with organ transplants in HIV-positive individuals. [Extracted from the article]

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