Fluoroquinolones and BK virus nephropathy: A myth or a reality

BK polyomavirus (BKV) is a challenging problem for the transplant nephrologist. Various strategies have been used to prevent or treat BK virus nephropathy (BKVN). These include reduction in immunosuppression, intravenous immune globulin, cidofovir, leflunomide, and the fluoroquinolone antibiotics. A...

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Main Authors: M. A. M Khalil, M. A. U Khalil, J Tan, T. F. T Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjnephrol.org/article.asp?issn=0971-4065;year=2018;volume=28;issue=4;spage=257;epage=264;aulast=Khalil