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The document discusses BK polyomavirus (BKV) infection in kidney transplant recipients. Key points: 1) BKV reactivation occurs in up to 10% of kidney transplant recipients and can lead to polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN). 2) Risk factors for BKV infection include potent immunosuppression like tacrolimus and mycophenolate. 50% of patients experience BKV viremia in the first 2 months post-transplant. 3) Treatment approaches include reducing immunosuppression, monitoring BKV levels, considering
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- divyesh engineer
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