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B Matłosz1, A Mróz, M Durlik

  • 1Department of Transplantation Medicine and Nephrology, Transplantation Institute, Warsaw, Poland.

Transplantation Proceedings
|October 8, 2003
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BK virus (BKV) infection is a concern after kidney transplants. While BKV DNA was detected in some patients, BK nephropathy was rare, suggesting effective management in this cohort.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Virology

Background:

  • BK virus (BKV) infection is a significant post-transplant complication impacting renal allograft function.
  • BK nephropathy affects approximately 5% of renal allograft recipients, typically within the first year.
  • Diagnosis relies on immunohistochemical staining for large T antigen in graft biopsies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of BK nephropathy in a renal allograft population.
  • To identify factors influencing BK nephropathy development post-transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 89 renal or pancreas/kidney allograft recipients.
  • Detection of BKV DNA in serum samples using PCR.
  • Correlation of BKV DNA detection with clinical outcomes, including rejection and graft function.

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Main Results:

  • BKV DNA was detected in 17 out of 89 patients (19.1%), but BK nephropathy was diagnosed in only one case (1.1%).
  • Plasmacytic tubulitis was observed in 20% of BKV DNA-positive patients, but not in the negative group.
  • Rejection episodes occurred in 40% of BKV DNA-positive patients versus 22% in BKV DNA-negative patients; no significant differences in ischemia time, immunosuppression, or serum creatinine at 1 year.

Conclusions:

  • BK nephropathy is infrequent in renal transplant recipients despite detectable BKV DNA in serum.
  • Plasmacytic tubulitis and rejection episodes may be associated with BKV viremia.
  • Further research is needed to understand the clinical significance of BKV viremia without nephropathy.