What is BK virus?

The BK virus is a member of the polyomavirus family. Past infection with the BK virus is widespread, but significant consequences of infection are uncommon, with the exception of the immunocompromised and the immunosuppressed.

Who has BK virus at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
54% Females
46% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 0
20-29 yrs 0
30-39 yrs 0
40-49 yrs 2
50-59 yrs 1
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 11
Not Officially Diagnosed 1

These charts show data from BK virus patients who have completed their condition history