Recommendations for prevention and management of COVID-19 in peritoneal dialysis patients

The World Health Organization characterized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Peritoneal dialysis patients have a weakened immune system that is associated with a high morbidity of infection. Thus, COVID-19 prevention measures and management for patients on peritoneal d...

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Published in:Chronic diseases and translational medicine 2020-06, Vol.6 (2), p.115-118
Main Authors: Lai, Xue-Li, Wang, Hai-Yan, Guo, Zhi-Yong
Format: Article
Language:English
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Coronavirus disease 2019
Novel coronavirus
Peritoneal dialysis
Pneumonia
Recommendation and Consensus
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Summary:The World Health Organization characterized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Peritoneal dialysis patients have a weakened immune system that is associated with a high morbidity of infection. Thus, COVID-19 prevention measures and management for patients on peritoneal dialysis are urgent and critical. Based on published research on COVID-19 and previous clinical practices for similar coronavirus outbreaks, we aimed to make recommendations to manage patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
ISSN:2095-882X
2589-0514
2589-0514
DOI:10.1016/j.cdtm.2020.04.003