Efficacy and adverse effects of cidofovir for treatment of BK virus infection in kidney transplant recipients

Kidney transplant provides patients with end-stage kidney disease a clear survival benefit compared to patients who remain on dialysis. Immunosuppressive therapy is crucial for maintaining graft survival. However, high level of suppression can increase the susceptibility for BK virus reactivation fo...

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Main Authors: Supavit Chesdachai, Charat Thongprayoon, Jackrapong Bruminhent, Wisit Cheungpasitporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Nephropharmacology
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Online Access:http://jnephropharmacology.com/PDF/npj-7-10.pdf