A systematic review on COVID-19: urological manifestations, viral RNA detection and special considerations in urological conditions.

Vinson Wai-Shun ChanPeter Ka-Fung ChiuChi-Hang YeeYuhong YuanChi-Fai NgJeremy Yuen Chun Teoh

Published in: World journal of urology (2020)

Acute kidney injury leading to mortality is common amongst COVID-19 patients, likely as a result of direct viral toxicity. Viral RNA positivity was detected in both urine and stool samples, so precautions are needed when we perform transurethral or transrectal procedures.

Keyphrases

sars cov
acute kidney injury
respiratory syndrome coronavirus

coronavirus disease
cardiac surgery

cardiovascular events
urinary tract

real time pcr
coronary artery disease