Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare neurodegenerative immunodeficiency syndrome, characterised eponymously by progressive cerebellar ataxia and telangiectatic vessels, most often cutaneous. A-T displays autosomal recessive inheritance, is characterised
Perry, C, Kimble, R
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Transplantation: Polyomavirus Nephropathy and the Risk of Specific Immunosuppression Regimens
BK virus is ubiquitously present in the latent state in humans, and awareness of the importance of BK polyomavirus is emerging among the kidney transplant community.
Christine Wu +2 more
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Surveillance of polyomavirus BK in relation to immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplantation
Introduction. Reactivation of polyomavirus BK in kidney transplant recipients has been associated to the development of nephropathy (polyomavirus-associated nephropathy, PVAN), possibly leading to the loss of the transplanted organ.
Cristina Costa +8 more
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Paediatric renal transplantation: Paediatric surgeons' perspective
Abstract Renal transplantation is the most effective treatment for paediatric end‐stage renal disease (ESRD), offering advantages in survival, growth and neurocognitive development that surpass other renal replacement therapies (RRT). The paediatric setting, however, introduces distinct complexities that distinguish it from adult practice.
Adrian Chi‐heng Fung +3 more
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BK polyomavirus association with colorectal cancer development
The development of human neoplasms can be provoked by exposure to one of several viruses. Burkitt lymphoma, cervical carcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma are associated with Epstein-Barr, human papilloma, and hepatitis B virus infections, respectively.
M N, Khabaz +6 more
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JC polyomavirus-encoded miRNA jcv-miR-J1-5p downregulates BK polyomavirus infection
International audienceBK and JC Polyomavirus are closely related and establish persistence in infected subjects. Recent studies suggest that JC Polyomavirus replication prevents BK Polyomavirus-related pathologies in kidney transplant recipients.
Francois, Catherine +7 more
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The description of molecular studies analyzing clinically diagnosed BK polyomavirus nephropathy.
The description of molecular studies analyzing clinically diagnosed BK polyomavirus nephropathy.
Motoko Yanagita (134965) +8 more
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Parvovirus Infection-Related Anemia after Kidney Transplantation
Anemia postkidney transplantation is an important issue which has been correlated with increased hospitalizations and higher mortality. Infections, including those due to parvovirus B19, CMV, and BK virus (polyomavirus), have also been associated with an
Neeraj Sharma, Ranvir Bajwa
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Late BK Nephropathy 15 years post kidney transplant following chemotherapy: A case report
BK Polyomavirus (BKPyV) is an important risk factor for premature graft loss following kidney transplant. Current practice guidelines recommend screening for BK virus DNA for 2 years after kidney transplant as the risk of BK Polyomavirus associated ...
Anum Hamiduzzaman +5 more
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Routine immunohistochemistry study for polyomavirus BK nephropathy in transplanted kidney biopsies, is it recommended? [PDF]
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