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BK Virus
Definition 1
A double stranded DNA virus in the polyomavirus family. It is widespread but usually causes an asymptomatic infection, except in immunocompromised individuals. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species BK polyomavirus. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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