Lack of cytomegalovirus and polyomavirus coexistence in iranian kidney transplant recipients

Introduction: Maintenance of kidney graft function is essential, averting infection and coinfection. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and BK polyomavirus (BKV) coinfection have been reported. There are a few studies of CMV and BKV infection in kidney transplant recipients in Iran, but no studies of their coinfection. Objective: To assess the coexistence of CMV and BKV infection in renal transplant recipients. Patients and Methods: The presence of CMV and BKV was assessed using real-time polymerase chain reaction...