Abstract
The infectious disease risks associated with baboon-to-human transplants may represent an insurmountable hurdle in the race to save lives. Yet, public health agencies are reluctant to regulate xenotransplantation in spite of those risks.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / prevention & control
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy*
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Animals
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
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Guidelines as Topic
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HIV Infections / prevention & control
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HIV Infections / therapy*
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Humans
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Papio / virology
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Risk Factors
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Transplantation, Heterologous / adverse effects*
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Transplantation, Heterologous / standards
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United States
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United States Food and Drug Administration
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Virus Diseases / epidemiology
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Virus Diseases / transmission*