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BK POLYOMAVIRUS

\bˌiːkˈe͡ɪ pˌɒlɪˈɒmɐvˌa͡ɪɹəs], \bˌiːkˈe‍ɪ pˌɒlɪˈɒmɐvˌa‍ɪɹəs], \b_ˌiː_k_ˈeɪ p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ__ˈɒ_m_ɐ_v_ˌaɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\

Definitions of BK POLYOMAVIRUS

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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.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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