Arvind Raju Datla

Does this patient have BK virus infection? BK virus (BKV) is a DNA virus that typically infects children and remains latent in the immunocompetent host. BK viruria develops in 25% of transplant recipients and viremia in about 15%. Histologically confirmed Polyoma Virus Allograft Nephropathy (or PVAN) occurs in <5% of patients.Related Content Older age, female…

Does this patient have cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) after Kidney Transplantation CMV is a human herpes virus (DNA virus). Approximately 2/3 of adults have been exposed to CMV and are consequently seropositive. CMV can be contracted from the general community, transmitted via solid organ transplantation, or may be a reactivation of latent disease.Related Content Definitions CMV…