<scp>BK</scp> polyomavirus infection after renal transplantation: Surveillance in a resource‐challenged setting

Abstract

Transient BK viremia is common in low/intermediate immunologic risk RTX recipients in India, with a peak occurring at 3-6 months. Most clear their viremia by 12 months. Graft dysfunction seems to be more frequent in patients with SSBKV, although BKVAN is uncommon on biopsy in these patients.