Stepwise Reduction of Mycophenolate Mofetil with Conversion to Everolimus for the Treatment of Active BKV in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Experience in Vietnam

Stepwise Reduction of Mycophenolate Mofetil with Conversion to Everolimus for the Treatment of Active BKV in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Experience in Vietnam

Background: No specific antiviral drug can effectively treat BKV reactivation after kidney transplantation. Thus, we evaluated stepwise-reduced immunosuppression to treat BKV reactivation. Methods: 341 kidney-transplant recipients were monitored for BKV infection (BKV-viremia, BKV-viruria). Positive...

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Main Authors: Truong Quy Kien, Nguyen Xuan Kien, Le Viet Thang, Phan Ba Nghia, Diem Thi Van, Nguyen Van Duc, Do Manh Ha, Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Vu Thi Loan, Hoang Trung Vinh, Bui Van Manh, Hoang Xuan Su, Tran Viet Tien, Lionel Rostaing, Pham Quoc Toan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
BK polyomavirus
immunosuppression
everolimus
renal allograft rejection
kidney transplantation
BKV genotypes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/24/7297

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