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COVID-19 after kidney transplantation: Early outcomes and renal function following antiviral treatment.
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International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases [Int J Infect Dis] 2021 Mar; Vol. 104, pp. 426-432. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jan 13. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objectives: The lack of effective treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has mandated the repurposing of several drugs, including antiretrovirals and remdesivir (RDV). These compounds may induce acute kidney injury and are not recommended in patients with poor renal function, such as kidney transplant (KTx) recipients.<br />Methods: The records of 42 KTx recipients with COVID-19 were reviewed. Some of them were receiving antiretrovirals (n = 10) or RDV (n = 8) as part of COVID-19 management. Most patients were male (71%) and their median age was 52 years. The median glomerular filtration rate in these patients was 56 ml/min. Regarding disease severity, 36% had mild disease, 19% had moderate disease, 31% had severe disease, and 12% had critical disease. Subgroups, i.e., patients receiving antiretrovirals, RDV, or no antivirals, were comparable in terms of patient age, comorbidities, and immunosuppression.<br />Results: Seven patients (16.6%) died during hospitalization. Acute kidney injury was found in 24% of KTx recipients at admission. Upon discharge, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) increased in 32% and decreased in 39% of the KTx recipients compared with the admission rate. The decrease was more prevalent in the RDV group (80%) compared with KTx recipients without any antiviral treatment (29%) (p < 0.05). Most patients (62%) returned to baseline eGFR values within 1 month of discharge. The proportion was similar between the patients receiving antiviral treatment and those not receiving this treatment.<br />Conclusions: KTx recipients run a high risk of COVID-19-related renal impairment. Antivirals appear to be safe for use without major risks for kidney injury.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Acute Kidney Injury chemically induced
Adult
Aged
Antiviral Agents adverse effects
Female
Hospitalization
Humans
Immunosuppression Therapy methods
Immunosuppressive Agents administration & dosage
Male
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
SARS-CoV-2
Treatment Outcome
Acute Kidney Injury complications
Antiviral Agents therapeutic use
COVID-19 complications
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Kidney Transplantation
COVID-19 Drug Treatment
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-3511
- Volume :
- 104
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33453396
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.01.023