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Frequency and subtype of BK virus infection in Iranian patients infected with HIV.
Medical microbiology and immunology - 1 Feb 2016
Akhgari Shahla, Mohraz Minoo, Azadmanesh Kayhan, Vahabpour Rouhollah, Kazemimanesh Monireh, Aghakhani Arezoo, Jozpanahi Manizheh, Banifazl Mohammad, Bavand Anahita, Ramezani Amitis
Abstract excerpt
Human polyomavirus BK virus (BKV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects approximately 90 % of the general population as a subclinical or mild infection. In immunosuppressed patients, such as HIV cases, BKV may be reactivated resulting hemorrhagic cystitis and tubulointerstitial nephritis. However, there are limited studies on prevalence and molecular epidemiology of BKV in Iran. We therefore aimed to...
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