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Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2: S36-S46, 2007
© 2007 American Society of Nephrology
doi: 10.2215/CJN.00920207
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Viruses and Diseases of the Kidney

BK Virus Nephropathy and Kidney Transplantation

Daniel L. Bohl, and Daniel C. Brennan

Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

Address correspondence to: Dr. Daniel C. Brennan, Department of Medicine, Transplant Nephrology, Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 6107 Queeny Tower, One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110. Phone: 314-362-8351; Fax: 314-361-4197; E-mail brennan{at}wudosis.wustl.edu

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.




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