New U.S. rule will allow HIV-positive organ transplants

Research shows these procedures are as safe and as effective as those using organs from people without the virus.
People with HIV can now receive a potentially life-saving kidney or liver from a donor who is also infected with the virus, ...
The Department of Health and Human Services Nov. 26 issued a final rule that expands access to kidney and liver transplants ...
Duke has now performed a total of 23 kidney transplants and 5 liver transplants with HIV positive donors and recipients.