COVID-19 and the Kidneys: An Update

Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a worldwide emergency health problem. The disease occurs mostly in individuals between 30-79 years of age and 81% of cases are mild. However, it may result in progressive respiratory failure owing to alveolar damage and can be fatal in 3.6% of the cases. Direct viral injury, uncontrolled inflammation, and activation of coagulation and complement cascades are thought to participate in disease...