Combined detection of urine specific gravity and BK viruria on prediction of BK polyomavirus nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients

Abstract. Background:. BK polyomavirus (BKPyV)-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) is an important cause of dysfunction and failure of renal transplants. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of morning urine specific gravity (MUSG) in diagnosing BKPyVAN in kidney transplant recipients....

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Main Authors: Xu-Tao Chen, Ze-Yuan Wang, Yang Huang, Jin-Yuan Wang, Shi-Cong Yang, Wen-Fang Chen, Pei-Song Chen, Jun Li, Rong-Hai Deng, Gang Huang, Yuan-Yuan Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-01-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000000579