Polyomavirus infectious disease
MONDO:0005927Infections with polyomavirus, which are often cultured from the urine of kidney transplant patients. Excretion of bk virus is associated with ureteral strictures and cystitis, and that of jc virus with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (leukoencephalopathy, progressive multifocal).
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Polyomavirus infectious disease itself.
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Engineered immune cells take on viruses in cancer patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial is testing whether genetically modified T-cells can safely control viral infections in cancer patients with weakened immune systems. The T-cells are designed to target specific viruses like CMV, BK virus, or COVID-19. The study involves 30 participants and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common virus trigger thyroid troubles?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigated whether polyomaviruses (a type of common virus) are found more often in people with autoimmune thyroiditis or goiters. Researchers compared virus presence in blood, urine, and thyroid tissue from 49 patients undergoing thyroid surgery. The goal was to see …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC