BK Virus Nephropathy Developing After Renal Transplantation and Its Treatment With Ciprofloxacin: A Case Report

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Cekmen M. B. , Bakirdoven S., Sayan M., Yilmaz A.

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.44, no.10, pp.3044-3047, 2012 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 44 Issue: 10
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.03.059
• Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.3044-3047
• Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BK virus nephropathy (BKVN) is among the most important problems in renal transplant recipients. This report presented an assessment of treatment with a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, ciprofloxacin, for 6 months in a 21-year-old male patient who developed BKVN after transplantation. Ciprofloxacin treatment reduced the viral load and improved the clinical findings.