In conclusion, high plasma BK-positivity (>10) is significantly associated with BK nephropathy. Plasma BK-positivity is highly associated with co-infection of CMV, suggesting possible risk factors for one another. Therefore, detection of either infection strongly suggests the need to monitor for the other. This strategy may lead to the prevention of virus-induced complications by preemptive antiviral therapy in renal allografts.
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