2018
DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_267_17
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Kidney transplantation from a hepatitis C virus-positive donor to a hepatitis C virus-negative recipient

Abstract: Kidney transplantation from a hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive donor to an HCV-negative recipient till recently has been a contraindication. In view of the excellent sustained virological response (SVR) rates with directly acting antiviral agents, HCV-positive donors are being considered for the HCV-negative recipients in a few centers. We report the successful transplantation of an HCV-negative recipient transplanted with an HCV-positive donor kidney. Donor was treated with sofosbuvir and ribavirin for 12 wee… Show more

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“…To compensate this issue RRT from cadaver donor is one of effective approach. In some studies researchers even evaluate the e cacy and cost effectiveness of hepatitis C-positive donor RRT for hepatitis C-negative recipients [11,12].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To compensate this issue RRT from cadaver donor is one of effective approach. In some studies researchers even evaluate the e cacy and cost effectiveness of hepatitis C-positive donor RRT for hepatitis C-negative recipients [11,12].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%