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BK Virus

MESHD001739

A species of POLYOMAVIRUS apparently infecting over 90% of children but not clearly associated with any clinical illness in childhood. The virus remains latent in the body throughout life and can be reactivated under certain circumstances.

Synonyms

  • Human Polyomavirus BK
  • Polyomavirus BK, Human
  • BK polyomavirus
  • Polyomavirus hominis 1
  • Polyomavirus, BK

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:08.267Z