Clinical features of BK-polyomavirus and cytomegalovirus co-infection after kidney transplantation

Abstract BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) are the main viral pathogens affecting the graft and recipient outcome after allogenic kidney transplantation. It has recently been found that infection with both viruses has a greater impact on kidney graft function than a single infection....

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Main Authors: Ulrich Jehn, Katharina Schütte-Nütgen, Joachim Bautz, Hermann Pavenstädt, Barbara Suwelack, Gerold Thölking, Stefan Reuter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79799-6