| Literature DB >> 17699509 |
Daniel L Bohl1, Daniel C Brennan.
Abstract
Nephropathy from BK virus (BKV) infection is an evolving challenge in kidney transplant recipients. It is the consequence of modern potent immunosuppression aimed at reducing acute rejection and improving allograft survival. Untreated BKV infections lead to kidney allograft dysfunction or loss. Decreased immunosuppression is the principle treatment but predisposes to acute and chronic rejection. Screening protocols for early detection and prevention of symptomatic BKV nephropathy have improved outcomes. Although no approved antiviral drug is available, leflunomide, cidofovir, quinolones, and intravenous Ig have been used. Retransplantation after BKV nephropathy has been successful.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17699509 DOI: 10.2215/CJN.00920207
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin J Am Soc Nephrol ISSN: 1555-9041 Impact factor: 8.237