Lack of graft rejection in a renal transplant recipient with AIDS.
A renal transplant recipient developed evidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and severe opportunistic infection 44 months after transplantation. A strikingly reduced dosage of pharmacologic immunosuppression was required to maintain renal graft function. This may be the result of impaired helper T-cell function associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Gootenberg
J E
JE
Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Stewart
C L
CL
Vetro
S W
SW
Bellanti
J A
JA
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D000328:Adult; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D065227:Transfusion Reaction