March 6, 2020

Human Kidney is a Target for Novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• While the effects of COVID-19 on kidney function and subsequent effects of renal failure on broader multi-organ failure have been previously discussed, this study suggests that acute renal failure may also serve as a good prognostic indicator. Furthermore, the infection of kidney tubules may indicate the potential for transmission via urine, though further study is needed. 

Diao et al. (Mar 6, 2020) Human Kidney is a Target for Novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection. Pre-print downloaded Mar 6 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.04.20031120