Intravenous immunoglobulin as a preventive strategy against BK virus viremia and BKV‐associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients—Results from a proof‐of‐concept study
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16233
Abstract: BK virus (BKV) replication occurs frequently in kidney transplant recipients (KTR), potentially leading to BKV‐associated nephropathy (BKVAN) and graft loss. Patients with high titers of BKV‐neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) are protected against BKV replication, and intravenous… read more here.
Keywords: risk; kidney transplant; bkv; bkv replication ... See more keywords
BK virus-induced renal allograft nephropathy.
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DOI: 10.5507/bp.2018.018
Abstract: BK virus nephropathy (BKVN) is a serious opportunistic infection threatening renal function especially during the first year after transplantation. Its incidence is now on the rise and is closely related to the level of the… read more here.
Keywords: bkvn; bkv replication; virus induced; induced renal ... See more keywords