We present two cases of BK polyomavirus-associated nephropathy who were submitted to contrasting strategies of clinical follow-up to BK polyomavirus reactivation, but progressed to a similar final outcome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The workup supported the clear diagnosis of BK virus nephropathy with tubulointerstitial changes, and the patient responded favorably to intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The uses of current treatment options are still questionable. Our audit confirms that reducing immunosuppression appears to be the criterian standard for the treatment of BK nephropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Because of its rapid progression and poor prognosis, it is difficult to make an antemortem diagnosis of BKV pneumonia. A treatment strategy for BKV pneumonia also needs to be formulated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Each transplant requires multiple pre- and post-transplant screenings to monitor patient health, prognosis and risk of organ graft rejection. [elitechgroup.com]

What should you tell the family about the patient's prognosis? Up to 20-30% of patients with BK virus associated nephropathy can lose the transplanted kidney graft. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]

We present a review of the clinically oriented literature about BK virus, a relative of JC virus, which is the etiologic agent of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract BK virus (BKV) causes persistent and asymptomatic infections in most humans and is the etiologic agent of polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN) and other pathologies. [aran.library.nuigalway.ie]

Transplant. 12, 1199 (2012), Abstract ; Full Text Evaluation of human polyomavirus BK as a potential cause of villitis of unknown etiology and spontaneous abortion : M.M. Cajaiba, et al.; J. Med. [enzolifesciences.com]

BK virus as a cofactor in the etiology of prostate cancer in its early stages. J Virol. 2008;82:2705–14. PubMed PubMed Central View Article Google Scholar Theile M, Grabowski G. Mutagenic activity of BKV and JCV in human and other mammalian cells. [translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com]

This study aimed to evaluate epidemiology of BKVAN and its situation in Thailand. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted among adult kidney transplant recipients at Ramathibodi Hospital from October 2011 to September 2016. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Evolution of the polyomavirus: epidemiological, anthropological and clinical implications. Rev Med Virol. 2009; 19: 185–199. 6. Zhong S, Randawa PS, Ikegaya H, Chen Q, Zheng HY, Suzuki M. et al. [jpccr.eu]

Now that BK virus can be identified by use of specific and sensitive techniques, careful evaluation of the clinical and pathologic presentations of patients with BK virus will allow us to form a clearer picture of viral-associated pathophysiology in many [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful Rapid detection of BK virus DNA Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test Polyomaviruses [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

[…] of case reports describing BKV-associated urothelial carcinomas and the growing body of data to support this possible viral oncogenic role, there remains a need for conclusive evidence of BKV involvement in carcinogenesis, and an elucidation of the pathophysiologic [gotoper.com]

RECENT FINDINGS: Recent work has turned toward preventive therapies analogous to those used for other infections like cytomegalovirus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]