Recommendations on management of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) in kidney transplant patients

Nefrologia (Engl Ed). 2020 May-Jun;40(3):265-271. doi: 10.1016/j.nefro.2020.03.002. Epub 2020 Apr 3.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) coronavirus pandemic is evolving very quickly and means a special risk for both immunosuppressed and comorbid patients. Knowledge about this growing infection is also increasing although many uncertainties remain, especially in the kidney transplant population. This manuscript presents a proposal for action with general and specific recommendations to protect and prevent infection in this vulnerable population such as kidney transplant recipients.

Keywords: Covid-19; Immunosuppressed; Inmunodeprimido; Kidney transplantation; SARS-CoV-2; Trasplante renal.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Comorbidity
  • Coronavirus Infections / drug therapy
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Coronavirus Infections / transmission
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney*
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
  • Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / transmission
  • Risk Factors
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Spain
  • Transplant Recipients*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents