The Impact and Treatment of COVID-19 in Hemodialysis Patients.
J Clin Med
; 12(3)2023 Jan 20.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2200431
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) undergoing maintenance hemodialysis have a poor prognosis and limited treatment options.METHODS:
This paper outlines the impact of COVID-19, its treatment, and the efficacy of vaccines in Japanese patients undergoing hemodialysis with a review of the literature.RESULTS:
Patients undergoing dialysis in dialysis facilities are at greater risk of exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 than the general population due to limited isolation capabilities. Therefore, vaccines are expected to be effective for patients undergoing dialysis. In addition, effective use of available medications is important because treatment options are limited.CONCLUSIONS:
Efforts should be made to prevent the spread of the infection to high-risk patients undergoing dialysis while ensuring the effective use of vaccines.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Language:
English
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jcm12030838
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