Management of COVID-19 in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Case Series.

Maruhum Bonar Hasiholan Marbun Riahdo J Saragih Tantika Andina

Published in: International journal of nephrology (2022)

The clinical presentation of COVID-19 in KTRs was similar to that in the general population, whereas the mortality rate was higher. Management strategies for KTRs with COVID-19 should include prevention of AKI and hypercoagulation. Vaccination seems to be beneficial for KTRs, while temporary withdrawal of IST does not.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
acute kidney injury
cardiovascular events
risk factors