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This retrospective study evaluated the prognostic value of nDSAs in 92 pediatric kidney transplant recipients (89.1%, 9.8%, and 1.1% for first, second, and third transplants, respectively) at the University Hospital of Padua between January 2015 and December 2022, investigating the association between antibody development and clinical outcomes, including graft function, rejection episodes, and viral infections. Clinical, immunological, virological, and histopathological data were collected at 6, 12, and 24 months post-transplant. Antibody prevalence increased over time, with nDSAs being more frequent than DSAs at all timepoints. The combined presence of DSAs and nDSAs significantly increased the risk of ABMR (HR = 45.10; p &lt; 0.001). Isolated nDSAs and DSAs were also associated with an increased risk of ABMR (HR = 6.43 and 12.10, respectively), suggesting a synergistic alloimmune effect. Viral infections also emerged as relevant cofactors in humoral alloimmunity. EBV viremia and intrarenal Parvovirus B19 (PVB19) infection were significantly associated with ABMR, with PVB19 also correlating with nDSA formation. In conclusion, integrated immunological and virological monitoring may support risk stratification and guide individualized post-transplant management. 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