During the past 6 years, focused virus hunting has led to the discovery of nine new human
polyomaviruses, including Merkel cell polyomavirus, which has been linked to Merkel cell …

Today the human polyomavirus (HPyV) family consists of 10 members, BK virus (BKV) and
JC virus (JCV) isolated 40 years ago and the more recently identified KI virus (KIPyV), WU …

The present AST‐IDCOP guidelines update information on BK polyomavirus (BKP yV)
infection, replication, and disease, which impact kidney transplantation (KT), but rarely non …

Objective The increased risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) with
natalizumab treatment is associated with the presence of anti–JC virus (JCV) antibodies. We …

The human BK polyomavirus (BKV) is the major cause of polyomavirus-associated
nephropathy (PyVAN) putting 1–15% of kidney transplant patients at risk of premature …

Background The replication of BK virus (BKV) and JC virus (JCV) is linked to polyomavirus-
associated nephropathy, hemorrhagic cystitis, and multifocal leukoencephalopathy in …

BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) remains a significant challenge after kidney transplantation.
International experts reviewed current evidence and updated recommendations according …

Viruses are the cause of approximately 15% of all human cancers. Both RNA and DNA
human tumor viruses have been identified, with Merkel cell polyomavirus being the most …

Polyomavirus BK (BKV)-associated nephropathy causes premature kidney transplant (KT)
failure. BKV viruria and viremia are biomarkers of disease progression, but associated risk …

BK virus maintains a latent infection that is ubiquitous in humans. It has a propensity for
reactivation in the setting of a dysfunctional cellular immune response and is frequently …