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Causes of Pre-Transplant Mortality in HIV+ and HIV− Candidates
| HIV-TR | UNOS | |
|---|---|---|
| HIV+ Cases | HIV− Controls | |
| No. Deaths (%) | 24/167 (14.4%) | 88/792 (11.1%) |
| Cause of Death* | ||
| Sepsis, Infection | 6/24 (25.0%) | 18/88 (20.4%) |
| Multiple Organ Failure | 4/24 (16.7%) | 23/88 (26.1%) |
| Gastrointestinal Bleed | 3/24 (12.5%) | 5/88 (5.7%) |
| Other Causes | 7/24 (29.2%) | 24/88 (27.3%) |
| Unknown | 4/24 (16.7%) | 18/88 (20.4%) |
p value for comparison between HIVTR and UNOS = 0.67
