Delayed renal allograft dysfunction and cystitis associated with human polyomavirus (BK) infection in a renal transplant recipient: a case report and review of literature.
Human polyomavirus type BK (BKV) associated nephritis (BKVAN) has recently emerged as an important cause of renal allograft dysfunction and failure. Early recognition of this entity as a cause of allograft dysfunction is extremely important since misdiagnosis can accelerate graft loss. We report a case of BKVAN that presented with symptoms related to cystitis, and review the risk factors, the diagnostic tools and the approach to treatment of BK virus associated allograft nephropathy.
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Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York 11794, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001739:BK Virus / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D001706:Biopsy; D003556:Cystitis / Q000821:virology*; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000821:virology*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents