COVID-19 impact on kidneys

Introduction and purposeThe COVID-19 pandemic, which has been ongoing since early 2020, significantly affected the health care system worldwide. SARS-CoV-2 virus being etiological factor of disease a high affinity for renal organ. The purpose this study was to provide an overview current knowledge problem frequent AKI in course coronavirus infection, impact patients with chronic kidney on replacement therapy or dialysis.Review methodIn process writing, we used available articles scientific papers Pubmed Google Scholar databases based keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, AcuteKidneyInjury, ChronicKidneyDisease.State knowledgeSARS-CoV-2 enters target cells through ACE2 receptor. In pathophysiology key role is attributed secondary damage mechanisms such as cytokine storm, hypoperfusion hypoxia, endothelial dysfunction. incidence acute injury ranges from 5.1% 36.6%. development AKI, transplant status, presence associated increased risk severe higher mortality COVID-19. SummaryThe pandemic posed new logistical therapeutic challenges system. Due tropism kidneys occurrence during nephrology patients, those awaiting transplantation should be placed under special surveillance. Patients these groups are at particular