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The Natural History of BK Polyomavirus and the Host Immune Response After Stem Cell Transplantation
17 Dec 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is associated with symptomatic hemorrhagic cystitis after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Little is known about the host immune response, effectiveness of antiviral treatment, or impact of asymptomatic replication on long-term kidney function. METHODS: In children and young adults undergoing allogeneic HCT, we quantified BKPyV viruria and viremia (pre-HCT and at...
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