Method of treating BK virus nephropathy
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- *Abstract
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A method is provided for the management of BKVN in renal transplant recipients using cidofovir, preferably without co-administration of an anti-diuretic such as probenecid. The method includes quantitating the BKV viral load in a patient specimen and administering to a patient a dosage of cidofovir effective to reduce BKV viral load in the patient. Patients treated according to the method have shown clearance of BKV viruria after 2-4 doses of the drug.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Abhay Vats, Assistant Professor Of Pediatrics
Department: Med-Pediatrics
Name: Karen Weck-Taylor, Assistant Professor Of Pathology
Department: Med-Pathology
- Country/Region
- USA
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