Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (Aug 2020)

Covid-19 (Sars-Cov-2 Infection) Information for Patients with Predialytic Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Vinicius Daher Alvares Delfino,
  • Marcelo Mazza do Nascimento,
  • Jose de Rezende Barros Neto

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2020-s104
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 42, no. 2 suppl 1
pp. 12 – 14

Abstract

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ABSTRACT Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease are among those individuals at increased risk for developing more serious forms of Covid-19. This increased risk starts in the pre-dialysis phase of the disease. Providing useful information for these patients, in language that facilitates the understanding of the disease, can help nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to establish a more effective communication with these patients and help minimize contagion and the risks of serious illness in this population.

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