Bk virus transplante renal

Actual damage in the kidney can be detected by a kidney biopsy. Kidney injury develops late in the course of BK virus disease and screening and early treatment is beneficial for long-term transplant survival. Screening for the BK virus in kidney recipients usually occurs via blood or urine tests. Our program routinely screens for BK virus to allow for early detection and treatment. Reducing the amount of immunosuppressive anti-rejection medication can help to decrease the virus.

A medication called leflunomide has also been shown to inhibit BK virus in the blood which prevents injury to the transplanted kidney. Toggle navigation Transplant Center. Then it can cause symptoms of infection. BK virus is also called polyomavirus. They cause your white blood cells not to work as well. White blood cells help your body fight infection. When you take these medicines, your body has a higher risk for infection.

You can have BK virus in your system and not be aware of it. After your transplant, the virus may become active again. This is from the anti-rejection medicines. It can damage your new kidney and cause your body to reject it. Your healthcare provider will check for signs of the virus in your system.

They will check both before and after receiving your kidney transplant. Symptoms may include:. Having any of these symptoms could be a sign of infection. This can affect the success of your kidney transplant. It is important to tell your healthcare provider if you notice any signs of infection.

Your healthcare provider will decide how often to check you for BK virus and other infections. This helps make sure your transplant is not at risk. Skip to main content.