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.

How do members experience BK virus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with BK virus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for BK virus*

Who has BK virus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 3
50s 10
60s 14
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 20