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Epidemiologic Study and Genotyping of BK Virus in Renal Transplant Recipients.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Mar 2018
Cobos M, Aquilia L, Garay E, Ochiuzzi S, Alvarez S, Flores D, Raimondi C
Abstract excerpt
BK virus (BKV) infection occurs during childhood and remains latent in the urinary tract. The virus is reactivated in immunosuppressed patients, particularly in those with cellular immunity deficiency, allowing its detection in urine and blood. Nephropathy caused by the virus in renal transplantation recipients may lead to graft failure. The purpose of this study is to know the prevalence of BKV variables in...
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