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Factors and outcome in BK virus nephropathy in a Hispanic kidney transplant population
Transplant Infectious Disease, 10/07/09

Torres DP et al. – BKVN is present in the transplant population and results in a high rate of allograft rejection with varying rates of graft loss. Associated factors were deceased donor and immunosuppression with potent agents, particularly tacrolimus and sirolimus. The authors also found a higher frequency of obesity, viral co–infection, and leukopenia. Routine screening and timely biopsy could prove cost–effective and significantly reduce morbidity.

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