Polyomavirus BK nephropathy: a (re-)emerging complication in renal transplantation.

Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Pages: 25 - 30
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Abstract
Persisting polyomavirus replication is now widely recognized as a (re-)emerging cause of renal allograft dysfunction. Up to 5% of renal allograft recipients can be affected about 40weeks (range 6-150) post-transplantation. Progression to irreversible failure of the allograft has been observed in up to 45% of all cases. The BK virus strain is involved in the majority of the cases. Risk factors may include treatment of rejection episodes and...
Paper Details
Title
Polyomavirus BK nephropathy: a (re-)emerging complication in renal transplantation.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2002
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pages
25 - 30
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