Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

Surgery

There is no surgical treatment for HIV.

What to Think About

People with HIV may need surgery for other conditions. You can have surgery if you are HIV-positive. But you may have a more difficult time healing after surgery if you have a weakened immune system.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: October 10, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine
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