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

SUMMARY BK polyomavirus (BKV) causes frequent infections during childhood and
establishes persistent infections within renal tubular cells and the uroepithelium, with …

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 …

Human polyomaviruses (HP yVs) are a growing challenge in immunocompromised patients
in view of the increasing number of now 12 HP yV species and their diverse disease …

Importance BK virus infection is a significant complication of modern immunosuppression
used in kidney transplantation. Viral reactivation occurs first in the urine (BK viruria) and is …

Polyomavirus BK (BKPyV) infects most people subclinically during childhood and
establishes a lifelong infection in the renourinary tract. In most immunocompetent …

Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN) remains an important infectious complication
after renal transplantation, affecting 1–10% of recipients and causing graft loss in …

BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a small double-stranded DNA virus that is an emerging
pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. BKPyV is widespread in the general …

Results At the 3-month follow-up, the percentage reductions in BK viral load were 70.3%
and 69.1% in the levofloxacin group and the placebo group, respectively (P= 0.93). The …

JC and BK polyomaviruses were discovered over 40 years ago and have become
increasingly prevalent causes of morbidity and mortality in a variety of distinct …