BK Virus Nephropathy in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Single Centre Experience

Yelken B. M., KILIÇASLAN I., Caliskan Y., Gorgulu N., YAZICI H., TÜRKMEN A., ...More

TURKISH NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS AND TRANSPLANTATION JOURNAL, vol.18, no.3, pp.117-122, 2009 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS AND TRANSPLANTATION JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.117-122
  • Keywords: BK virus, Renal transplantation
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: BK virus nephropathy is an important cause of allograft failure in renal transplant recipients that is linked to highly potent immunosuppressive theraphy. We aimed to exhibit experience of our centre with BK virus nephropathy.