Renal transplant AB

Question 1

What are the findings on investigation in BK nephropathy post transplant?

Answer 1

Decoy cells on urine microscopy
Serum BK PCR
SV40 antigen on IHC

Question 2

At what time is CMV, PCP and BK virus infection seen post renal transplant?

Answer 2

CMV 2-12 months
PCP 3-12 months
BK 4-12 months