BK Polyomavirus Nephropathy in Kidney Transplantation: Balancing Rejection and Infection

BK polyomavirus nephropathy (BKVN) and allograft rejection are two closely-associated diseases on opposite ends of the immune scale in kidney transplant recipients. The principle of balancing the immune system remains the mainstay of therapeutic strategy. While patient outcomes can be improved throu...

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Main Authors: Chia-Lin Shen, Bo-Sheng Wu, Tse-Jen Lien, An-Hang Yang, Chih-Yu Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/3/487