Delayed renal allograft dysfunction and cystitis associated with human polyomavirus (BK) infection in a renal transplant recipient: a case report and review of literature
- 1 December 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle in Clinical Nephrology
- Vol. 60 (12) , 405-414
- https://doi.org/10.5414/cnp60405
Abstract
Human polyomavirus type BK (BKV) associated nephritis (BKVAN) has recently emerged as an important cause of renal allograft dysfunction and failure. Early recognition of this entity as a cause of allograft dysfunction is extremely important since misdiagnosis can accelerate graft loss. We report a case of BKVAN that presented with symptoms related to cystitis, and review the risk factors, the diagnostic tools and the approach to treatment of BK virus associated allograft nephropathy.Keywords
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