A Novel Case of Symptomatic BK Viraemia in a Patient Undergoing Treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma. (24th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Perram, Jacinta; Estell, Jane
• Other Names: Tan Ban H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-06-24
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/909516
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Symptomatic BK viral infection in the immunocompromised host is well described, most commonly seen in renal transplant recipients, bone marrow transplant recipients, and HIV positive patients. The present case describes a novel clinical scenario of symptomatic urological BK virus infection in a patient receiving treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. This case highlights the importance of casting a wide diagnostic net for adverse events encountered with novel therapeutic agents or regimens.