Polyomavirus allograft nephropathy
Overview
Polyomavirus allograft nephropathy: An infection with polyomavirus that becomes symptomatic following a kidney transplant. Polyomaviruses is an infection that is often acquired during childhood but generally presents no symptoms. However, that virus may be reactivated when a patient receives immunosuppressive therapy following an organ transplant. Most adults have antibodies to the virus in their bodies. The polyomavirus family has two main subgroups: BK virus and JC virus.
Symptoms
Asymptomatic Kidney problems following transplant Hemorrhagic cystitis following bone marrow transplant Narrowed ureters following kidney transplant Interstitial nephritis following kidney transplant
Diagnosis
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