Kidney Transplant From Hepatitis C Infected Donors 'Safe & Effective'

Kidneys from donors infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are safe and function equally well as compared to uninfected kidneys even one year after the transplant. With the availability of newer and highly effective antiviral treatments for HCV, HCV-infected kidneys can be used safely for transplant in recipients who are HCV negative.

Good quality hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected kidneys suitable for transplant. HCV-infected kidneys are usually discarded. However, good quality HCV kidneys function well and are safe. Effective antiviral treatment of recipient ensures good outcomes. More transplant centers are now using HCV infected kidneys.

Kidney Transplant From Hepatitis C Infected Donors 'Safe & Effective'

Kidneys from donors infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are safe and function equally well compared to uninfected kidneys. Transplant centers should maximize the use of good quality kidneys infected with HCV to help more kidney failure patients. Read More

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