"Fatal BK polyoma viral pneumonia associated with immunosuppression." by Christopher Otis, MD

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Fatal BK polyoma viral pneumonia associated with immunosuppression.

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Christopher Otis, MD, Baystate Health
Carol Ann Rauch, MD, Baystate Health

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Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

9-1-2005

Abstract

BK polyoma virus has a worldwide distribution in the human population. Primary BK infection takes place during childhood, with the virus remaining latent in many sites. Immunosuppressive states can lead to viral reactivation associated with many clinical

Publication ISSN

0148-639X

Citation Information

Hum Pathol 2005 Sep;36(9):1031-4.