How corona virus effect the kidneys?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a newly discovered
infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome, primarily
manifesting as an acute respiratory illness with interstitial and alveolar
pneumonia, but it can affect multiple organs such as the kidney,
heart, digestive tract, blood, and nervous system.
COVID-19 is more contagious than others, spreads
by human-to-human transmission via droplets, fecal, or direct contact, and has
an incubation period estimated at 1 to 14 days (usually 3 to 7 days)
Coronavirus disease has been
reported in all ages, including children. The majority of infections are mild,
presenting with a flu-like illness. The common clinical presentations of
COVID-19 are fever (98%), cough (76%), and myalgia and fatigue (18% each),6 with accompanying
leucopenia (25%) and lymphopenia (63%). Symptoms of upper respiratory infection
with rhinorrhea and productive cough are uncommon, except in children.
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
developed in 5% to 15% cases and carried a high (60%–90%) mortality rate. Early
reports suggested a lower incidence (3%–9%) of AKI in those with COVID-19
infection.
Covid-19 Is effected to the
Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and patients with comorbidities like
diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease are susceptible to COVID-19
infection and are likely to have more severe illness often requiring care from
an intensive care unit.
Preventive Measures:
- Wash
your hands,
- Cover
your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze,
- Avoid
touching your eyes, nose, or mouth,
- Avoid
touching surfaces used in public places,
- Avoid
greeting people with a handshake, hug or a kiss,
- Consult a doctor immediately if you feel sick.
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