Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and organ transplantation

HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, making it harder to fight infections. When it progresses, it can lead to AIDS. In organ transplantation, the immune system might reject the new organ, so recipients often take medications to suppress immune response. If an HIV-positive person donates an organ, careful testing and management ensure the virus does not transmit to the recipient. Modern treatments allow safe transplantation in HIV-positive individuals and recipients, with protocols tailored to prevent transmission and ensure both donor and recipient health are protected.