BK virus-associated nephropathy in two pediatric kidney recipients.
Posttransplant renal dysfunction episodes can result from a variety of causes, including polyomavirus (BK virus)-associated nephropathy (PVAN). It is a well-recognized entity with a high incidence of graft failure. The delicate balance of viral infection and immune regulation in the transplant population would allow development of successful long-term strategies. In this presentation, we have described two PVAN cases of our institution and reviewed the literature.
Fidan
K
K
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. kibriya@gazi.edu.tr
Söylemezoğlu
O
O
Cakir
A
A
Barit
G
G
Dalgiç
A
A
Buyan
N
N
D000293:Adolescent; D001739:BK Virus; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000601:surgery* / Q000821:virology*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology*; D027601:Polyomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents