ABSTRACT
Aim: The novel coronavirus causes acute severe respiratory syndrome (SARS COV 2), and the disease is named COVID-19. The virus spreads easily, and CO-VID-19 may be asymptomatic or cause severe pneumonia and ARDS. Hemodialysis patients are affected by COVID-19 because of the immunosuppression caused by uremia, comorbid diseases and the risk of cross-contamination during dialysis. In this study, we aimed to examine the clinical features and outcomes of 55 hemodialysis patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Material and Methods: Fifty-five hemodialysis patients who met the COVID-19 probable case definition were included in the study. Clinical and laboratory features were recorded from patient files and electronic data retrospectively. Results: The study included 55 patients, the average age was 59.6 ± 13.2 years, 49% (n = 27) were female. Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, coronary heart diseases were the most common comorbid diseases. Comparing survivors and non-survivors, it was seen that the non-survivors were older (p=0.010). Logistic regression analyses revealed that age, SO2, lactate, WBC, neutrophil count, CRP, LDH, CK, ALT, AST, albumin, total protein, ferritin and D-Dimer were associated with the risk of mortality Discussion: Myalgia, cough, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of COVID-19 infection in HD patients, with no apparent fever. Age, SO2, WBC count, neutrophil count, CRP, LDH, CK, ALT, AST, albumin, total protein, ferritin and D-Dimer were found to be associated with mortality. Close monitoring of these parameters during the follow-up and treatment of patients may provide additional benefits in terms of survival.