Svensk definition
Syn. Polyomavirus hominis 1.
BK Virus
BK-virus
Engelsk definition
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.
Svenska synonymer
Polyomavirus hominis 1
Engelska synonymer
Polyomavirus, BK — Polyomavirus hominis 1 — Human Polyomavirus BK — Polyomavirus BK, Human — BK polyomavirus