Transplanting Kidneys From Hepatitis C–Infected Donors Into Uninfected Recipients: Ready for the Mainstream

Despite favorable short-term results with transplant of hepatitis C virus (HCV)–positive kidneys into HCV-negative recipients, the American Society of Transplantation's enthusiasm for this approach is muted. In this issue, Reese and colleagues provide evidence for the benefits of this approach in the current era of direct-acting antiviral agents. The editorialist discusses the promise these results hold for improving outcomes among patients requiring kidney transplant.

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