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ArticleIranian journal of pathology2016

BK Viremia among Iranian Renal Transplant Candidates.

Manizheh Jozpanahi, Amitis Ramezani, Shahrzad Ossareh, Mohammad Banifazl, Anahita Bavand, Setareh Mamishi, Arezoo Aghakhani

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Manizheh JozpanahiZanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Amitis RamezaniClinical Research Dept., Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Shahrzad OssarehHasheminejad Kidney Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad BanifazlIranian Society for Support of Patients with Infectious Diseases, Tehran, Iran.
Anahita BavandClinical Research Dept., Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Setareh MamishiPediatric Infectious Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Arezoo AghakhaniClinical Research Dept., Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Pasteur Institute of Iran · IRHasheminejad Kidney Center · IRIranian Center for Quantum Technologies · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IRZanjan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundPrimary infection with BK virus (BKV) is occurred during childhood and usually asymptomatic, but after initial infection, BKV may persist lifelong in the kidney and genitourinary tract. Reactivation may occur in individuals with compromised immunity such as renal transplant recipients. Due to the role of BKV in BK virus-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) and potentially renal allograft rejection, the detection of BKV in renal transplant candidates is very important. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of BK viremia in end stage renal disease cases who were candidates for renal transplantation.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 50 cases with end stage renal disease who were candidates for renal transplantation were recruited from the main dialysis unit in Tehran, Iran. Presence of BK viremia was determined in plasma samples of cases using real time PCR.

resultsA total of 50 renal transplant candidates with mean age 37.8±13 yr were enrolled in the study. Fifty two percent of subjects were male. Forty six (92%) of them were under HD and 4 (8%) were on PD. BK virus was not detected in any plasma samples of renal transplant candidates.

conclusionThis study showed absence of BK viremia in our renal transplant candidates. However, due to the important role of BKV in BKVAN and renal graft failure and rejection, further studies involving larger number of cases are required to elucidate the rate of the BKV in renal transplant candidates.

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BK virus (BKV) PrevalenceRenal transplant candidates

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