""In 2017, I received the incredible gift of a kidney from a dear friend," she wrote. "That transplant gave me 8 precious years to be a mother to my daughter -- but I have had many complications since, including the BK virus which led to both a cellular and antibody rejection." BK virus, also called polyomavirus, is a common virus that is frequently contracted in childhood and is latent in a wide range of people."
"Symptoms of BK virus infection can include changes in vision, changes in color of urine, pain or difficulty urinating or more frequent urinating, trouble breathing, fever, and muscle pain, among others. Phillips said she is currently "back on dialysis" as a result of her infection. "Please help me find a living donor so that I can have more time with my daughter, family, and friends," she wrote in her Instagram post. "Time is of the essence.""
Bijou Phillips was born with underdeveloped kidneys and spent her first three months in the NICU on dialysis. She received a kidney transplant in 2017 from a friend, which allowed her eight years with her daughter before complications emerged. The BK virus reactivated after the transplant and led to both cellular and antibody rejection, resulting in kidney dysfunction. Phillips is currently back on dialysis and has posted an urgent plea for a living donor, providing a Google form for potential donors. She emphasized that time is of the essence and seeks more time with family and friends.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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