Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Organ Transplantation

HIV-positive individuals can now donate organs, and such transplants are carefully managed to prevent HIV transmission. When an HIV-positive person receives an organ, medical teams use specific HIV treatments to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Today, with advancements in antiretroviral therapy, transplanting organs from HIV-infected donors into HIV-positive recipients is considered safe and helps expand the organ supply, especially for those in need. Overall, this approach is designed to save lives while carefully managing the risks associated with HIV transmission.