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Post renal transplant infections
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Polyoma virus nephropathy, usually caused by the BK virus strain is a common viral infection in renal allografts. It typically involves renal tubules and collecting ducts in a focal fashion causing characteristic inclusions in tubular epithelial cells that can be confirmed by immunohistochemical study using antibody to SV40T antigen. Early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention improves graft survival.
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| Contributed by: | Renu Thomas |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 09 October 2022 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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