Full title
Treatment of Polyoma Bk Virus Infection in a Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Patient with Cidofovir
Authors
Fahim Zaman, Sharath Chandra Chandupatla, Lajos Zsom, Kenneth Abreo, Gazi B. Zibari
Summary
The publication presents the case of a kidney-pancreas transplant patient who developed Polyoma BK virus infection. BK virus can be a significant clinical problem in transplant patients, as immunosuppressive therapy may allow viral reactivation and may compromise the function of the transplanted kidney.
The article focuses on the use of cidofovir, which may represent a therapeutic option in selected cases of BK virus infection. The practical significance of this case report lies in highlighting the challenges of treating viral infections in transplant patients, the importance of protecting graft function, and the need to balance antiviral efficacy with the potential adverse effects of therapy.
