Types of COVID-19

As observed by the Delta and Omicron variants, viruses, including COVID-19, are constantly changing due to mutations, and new COVID-19 variants are expected to emerge. Despite being fully vaccinated, patients with kidney disease and kidney transplantation do not have the same protection from COVID-19 at any stage. For those who have not been fully vaccinated, the NKF recommends that the same CDC precautions be followed, including wearing a mask in public indoor settings.

Important information for patients with kidney disease

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People with kidney disease or other serious chronic medical diseases have a higher risk of developing more serious diseases.

Dialysis patients may have a weakened immune system, which makes it more difficult to fight infection. However, it is important to note that kidney disease is a serious condition that requires patients to continue the prescribed dialysis treatment regularly and to take the necessary precautions as prescribed by their health care team.

People who have had a kidney transplant (also known as immunosuppressive drugs) may need antidepressants. These drugs work by reducing the activity of the immune system, making it more difficult to fight infection. It is important to continue taking these medications. It is also important that they wash their hands, adhere to excellent hygiene, and follow the advice of their health care team.

The investigation is still ongoing.

COVID-19 is a new virus, so research on it is beginning. Some hypotheses about the effect of specific drugs on COVID-19 - based on some evidence - have been proposed, but none have been confirmed. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do not recommend that patients stop taking their medication.

Take the necessary safety measures.

COVID-19 is more severe in the elderly and people with kidney disease or other chronic medical problems. If you are at high risk for serious illness due to Kovid-19, you should take the following precautions:

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Make a daily effort to keep a safe distance between yourself and others.

• When you are out in the open, stay away from sick people and avoid close contact.
• Hands should be washed frequently.
• Stay away from crowds as much as possible.
• If there is an infection in your area, stay home as much as possible.

If you are on dialysis, please remember that you must attend all of your appointments. If you are ill or have any questions or concerns, contact your clinic.

Acute kidney damage (AKI)

Patients with COVID-19 have a higher risk of developing AKI.

According to a recent comprehensive analysis, AKI poses a significant risk to people hospitalized with COVID-19, leading to serious illness, dialysis, and even death. COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital between March 11 and April 26 are more likely to develop AKI than non-COVID patients with AKI in the same period in 2019 - 25.1 percent against AKI, with an estimated 56.9% severity, respectively. People with COVID-19 infection, and AKI have a higher mortality rate.

AKI is thought to cause a variety of COVID-19-related consequences, including septic shock, microinflammation, increased blood clotting, and possibly renal tubular damage (acute tubular necrosis) with direct infection of the renal tubules.

Kidney disease and its association

Acute renal failure, also known as acute renal failure (ARF), is different from chronic renal failure (CKD), which leads to chronic renal failure (CKF). CKD and CKF are not reversible diseases. In individuals with confirmed COVID-19, detection of protein and/or blood in ***** tests may be an early marker of renal involvement.

Tips for prevention

It is also important that you take precautions to keep yourself safe and to limit your risk of contracting COVID-19. Must wear a mask when leaving the house. Keep a distance of at least 6 feet between you and others. Remember to wash your hands often and if not, use a hand sanitizer. Keep your hands away from your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Prepare yourself well.

Keep extra supplies such as surgical masks, hand sanitizers, and disposable gloves on hand so that you and the technician have adequate protection when you consult someone at the medical facility or when the technician comes to your home. If you are going inside the house, be careful to clean surfaces that other people have touched.