Evaluation of leflunomide for the treatment of BK viremia and biopsy proven BK nephropathy; a single center experience.

Journal: Journal of nephropathology
Published Date: Dec 23, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: BK virus reactivation is a significant complication following renal transplantation that can result in graft failure. Reduction of immunosuppression and substitution of leflunomide for mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has been used to treat this entity.

Authors

  • Nicole Nesselhauf
    Department of Pharmacy, SSM Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
  • Jaclyn Strutt
    Department of Pharmacy, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Bahar Bastani
    Division of Nephrology, Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

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