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Viral Infections Post-Transplant

BK Virus is a common virus that can infect anyone at any time but typically in early childhood. Most people (about 90%) have had BKV by the time they are adults. 

The BKV info sheet is available to view, download and print in these languages:


Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can infect anyone of any age in the general population. Approximately half of people have had CMV by the time they are adults.

The CMV info sheet is available to view, download and print in these languages:


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