BK virus nephropathy

BK virus nephropathy is not an infrequent complication of renal transplantation associated with high rates of graft loss.

BK virus immunochemistry

Although antibodies against SV40 antigen detect different viruses of the polyomavirus family, immunohistochemistry is widely used to confirm the diagnosis of BK virus nephropathy in renal biopsies.

BK virus SISH

BK virus SISH is an ancillary tool for the detection of polyomavirus DNA in renal biopsies using bright-field microscopy. However, its diagnostic value in comparison with standard immunohistochemistry seems to be limited. (21532490)

Digital cases

 Case 272 : BK Virus nephritis

Synopsis

 BK virus tubulitis

See also

 BK virus
 polyomavirus

References

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