Virology Journal (Mar 2008)

Complications post renal transplantation: literature focus on BK virus nephropathy and diagnostic tools actually available

  • Miglio Umberto,
  • Boldorini Renzo,
  • Fioriti Daniela,
  • Anzivino Elena,
  • Bellizzi Anna,
  • Mischitelli Monica,
  • Chiarini Fernanda,
  • Di Monaco Franco,
  • Pietropaolo Valeria

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-5-38
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
p. 38

Abstract

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Abstract Clinical diagnosis of kidney transplants related illnesses is not a simple task. Several studies were conducted to define diseases and complications after renal transplantation, but there are no comprehensive guidelines about diagnostic tools for their prevention and detection. The Authors of this review looked for the medical literature and pertinent publications in particular to understand the role of Human Polyomavirus BK (BKV) in renal failure and to recognize analytical techniques for BK virus associated nephropathy (BKVAN) detection.