Renal transplant in human immunodeficiency virus positive dialysis patients; report of four cases in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa and review of literature
Abstract:Quality of life and life span have considerably increased in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients over the past years owing to the highly effective antiretroviral therapy. Consequently, the number of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has increased in dialysis centers. Several teams in the United States as well as in Europe have therefore proposed renal transplantation to this group of patients with encouraging results. From March 2015 to February 2016, four kidney transplantations have been c… Show more
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