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Polyomavirus BK Genome Comparison Shows High Genetic Diversity in Kidney Transplant Recipients Three Months after Transplantation.
Viruses - 14 Jul 2022
Mineeva-Sangwo Olga, Martí-Carreras Joan, Cleenders Evert, Kuypers Dirk, Maes Piet, Andrei Graciela, Naesens Maarten, Snoeck Robert
Abstract excerpt
BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a human DNA virus generally divided into twelve subgroups based on the genetic diversity of Viral Protein 1 (VP1). BKPyV can cause polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN) after kidney transplantation. Detection of BKPyV DNA in blood (viremia) is a source of concern and increase in plasma viral load is associated with a higher risk of developing PVAN. In this work, we looked for...
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