BK Virus-Associated Nephropathy without Viremia in an Adolescent Kidney Transplant Recipient

BK virus can reactivate in kidney transplant recipients leading to BK virus-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) and allograft dysfunction. Pathogenesis begins with viral replication, follows by viruria, viremia and nephropathy. Screening tools recommended for viral detection are urine and blood BK vira...

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Main Authors: Kraisoon Lomjansook, M.D., Thanaporn Chaiyapak, M.D., Nitiampai Naruetook, M.D., Boonyarit Cheunsuchon, M.D., Achra Sumboonnanonda, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2017-09-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/778/774