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Review
. 2020 Sep 4;103(8):29-33.

COVID-19 and ESKD, A Rapid Review

Ankur D Shah  1 , Nathan Calabro-Kailukaitis  2
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  • PMID: 32900009
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Review

COVID-19 and ESKD, A Rapid Review

Ankur D Shah et al. R I Med J (2013). .
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Abstract

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world. Individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are at higher risk due to impaired immunity, comorbid conditions, and dependence on travel to medical care settings. We review the salient features of COVID-19 in this population, including the risk of infection, disease course, changes in dialysis unit management, use of investigatory medications, access considerations, home dialysis, and capacity planning.

Keywords: COVID-19; coronavirus; dialysis; end-stage kidney disease.

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