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The Impact and Treatment of COVID-19 in Hemodialysis Patients.

Authors :
Katagiri, Daisuke
Kikuchi, Kan
Source :
Journal of Clinical Medicine; Feb2023, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p838, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Background: Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) undergoing maintenance hemodialysis have a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Methods: This paper outlines the impact of COVID-19, its treatment, and the efficacy of vaccines in Japanese patients undergoing hemodialysis with a review of the literature. Results: Patients undergoing dialysis in dialysis facilities are at greater risk of exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 than the general population due to limited isolation capabilities. Therefore, vaccines are expected to be effective for patients undergoing dialysis. In addition, effective use of available medications is important because treatment options are limited. Conclusions: Efforts should be made to prevent the spread of the infection to high-risk patients undergoing dialysis while ensuring the effective use of vaccines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20770383
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161858519
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030838