The BK polyomavirus (BKPyV), a representative of the family Polyomaviridae, is widespread
in the human population. While the virus does not cause significant clinical symptoms in …

With advances in immunosuppression, graft and patient outcomes after kidney
transplantation have improved considerably. As a result, long-term complications of …

Reactivation of BK virus (BKV) remains a dreaded complication in immunosuppressed
states. Conventionally, BKV is known as a cause for BKV-associated nephropathy and …

BK virus (BKV) belongs to a large family called Polyomaviruses. Polyma in the Greek
language means many (-poly) tumors (-oma). There are 77 recognized species in this family …

BK virus (BKV)-hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a well-known and rarely fatal complication of
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Treatment for BKV-HC is limited, but virus …

Lung transplant (LTx) physicians are responsible for highly complex post-LTx care, including
monitoring of kidney function and responding to kidney function loss. Better survival of the …

Results The BK virus usually stays latent, however, its replication may become active in
various clinical situations of impaired immunocompetence such as solid organ …

Background There is a growing base of literature describing BK nephropathy (BKVN) in
patients outside of the setting of kidney transplant. Previous systematic reviews of the …

Background BK virus-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) is a relatively common cause of
renal dysfunction in the first six months after renal transplantation. It arises from reactivation …

Urinary tract JCPyV replication is common and associates with lower rates of nephropathy.
This relationship is observed in diverse settings. Results support a host immune system that …