SARS-CoV-2 assessment in an outpatient dialysis facility of a single center in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The reported incidence and fatality rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients receiving maintenance dialysis are higher than those of the general population.

Objective

This study sought to characterize the clinical characteristics and outcomes following COVID-19 infection in this population in a single center in Brazil.

Methods

Out of 497 dialysis patients evaluated between March 1st, 2020 and February 1st, 2021, those presenting symptoms or history of close contact with COVID-19 patients were tested. Disease severity was categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.

Results

Out of the 497 patients, 8.8% tested positive for COVID-19. These patients were predominantly male (59%), mean age 57.5 ± 17. Hospitalization was required for 45.4% of patients and 1

SUBMITTER: Gorayeb-Polacchini FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8257428 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature