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Occurrence and regression of BK polyomavirus associated carcinoma: a clinical and next-generation sequencing study
19 Jul 2018
Abstract excerpt
Low-level BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) shedding is seen in at least 10% of seropositive immunocompetent adults. Moreover, BKPyV infection is highly prevalent amongst immunocompromised populations, yet little is known on its relationship with malignancy. We studied a female patient with BKPyV-associated and donor-derived de novo high-grade sarcomatoid urothelial carcinoma developed 8 years after kidney transplantation...
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