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      COVID-19 in Hospitalized Patients on Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Series

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          Background

          The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) population, with high mortality rates reported among patients on hemodialysis. However, the degree to which it has affected the peritoneal dialysis (PD) population in the United States has not yet been elucidated. In this report, we describe the clinical characteristics, presentations, clinical course, and outcomes of ESKD patients on PD hospitalized with COVID-19.

          Methods

          We describe the characteristics, presentation, and outcomes of adult ESKD patients on chronic PD hospitalized with CO­VID-19 in our 13 major hospitals in the NY health system using descriptive statistical analysis.

          Results

          Of 419 hospitalized patients with ESKD, 11 were on chronic PD therapy (2.6%). Among those 11, 3 patients required mechanical ventilation, 2 of whom died. Of the entire cohort, 9 of the 11 patients (82%) were discharged alive. While fever was a common presentation, more than half of our patients also presented with diarrhea. Interestingly, 3 patients were diagnosed with culture-negative peritonitis during their hospitalization. Seven patients reported positive SARS-CoV-2 exposure from a member of their household.

          Conclusion

          Hospitalized patients on PD with COVID-19 had a relatively mild course, and majority of them were discharged home.

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          Clinical Characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in China

          Wei-jie Guan, Zheng-yi Ni, Yu Hu … (2020)
          Abstract Background Since December 2019, when coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) emerged in Wuhan city and rapidly spread throughout China, data have been needed on the clinical characteristics of the affected patients. Methods We extracted data regarding 1099 patients with laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 from 552 hospitals in 30 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in mainland China through January 29, 2020. The primary composite end point was admission to an intensive care unit (ICU), the use of mechanical ventilation, or death. Results The median age of the patients was 47 years; 41.9% of the patients were female. The primary composite end point occurred in 67 patients (6.1%), including 5.0% who were admitted to the ICU, 2.3% who underwent invasive mechanical ventilation, and 1.4% who died. Only 1.9% of the patients had a history of direct contact with wildlife. Among nonresidents of Wuhan, 72.3% had contact with residents of Wuhan, including 31.3% who had visited the city. The most common symptoms were fever (43.8% on admission and 88.7% during hospitalization) and cough (67.8%). Diarrhea was uncommon (3.8%). The median incubation period was 4 days (interquartile range, 2 to 7). On admission, ground-glass opacity was the most common radiologic finding on chest computed tomography (CT) (56.4%). No radiographic or CT abnormality was found in 157 of 877 patients (17.9%) with nonsevere disease and in 5 of 173 patients (2.9%) with severe disease. Lymphocytopenia was present in 83.2% of the patients on admission. Conclusions During the first 2 months of the current outbreak, Covid-19 spread rapidly throughout China and caused varying degrees of illness. Patients often presented without fever, and many did not have abnormal radiologic findings. (Funded by the National Health Commission of China and others.)
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            Presenting Characteristics, Comorbidities, and Outcomes Among 5700 Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 in the New York City Area

            Safiya Richardson, Jamie Hirsch, Mangala Narasimhan … (2020)
            There is limited information describing the presenting characteristics and outcomes of US patients requiring hospitalization for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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              Aspects of immune dysfunction in end-stage renal disease.

              Sawako Kato, Michal Chmielewski, Hirokazu Honda … (2008)
              End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality resulting from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and infections, accounting for 50% and 20%, respectively, of the total mortality in ESRD patients. It is possible that these two complications are linked to alterations in the immune system in ESRD, as uremia is associated with a state of immune dysfunction characterized by immunodepression that contributes to the high prevalence of infections among these patients, as well as by immunoactivation resulting in inflammation that may contribute to CVD. This review describes disorders of the innate and adaptive immune systems in ESRD, underlining the specific role of ESRD-associated disturbances of Toll-like receptors. Finally, based on the emerging links between the alterations of immune system, CVD, and infections in ESRD patients, it emphasizes the potential role of the immune dysfunction in ESRD as an underlying cause for the high mortality in this patient population and the need for more studies in this area.
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                Journal
                Journal ID (nlm-ta): Am J Nephrol
                Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Am. J. Nephrol
                Journal ID (publisher-id): AJN
                Title: American Journal of Nephrology
                Publisher: S. Karger AG (Allschwilerstrasse 10, P.O. Box · Postfach · Case postale, CH–4009, Basel, Switzerland · Schweiz · Suisse, Phone: +41 61 306 11 11, Fax: +41 61 306 12 34, karger@karger.com )
                ISSN (Print): 0250-8095
                ISSN (Electronic): 1421-9670
                Publication date (Print): August 2020
                Publication date (Electronic): 30 July 2020
                Volume: 51
                Issue: 8
                Pages: 669-673
                Affiliations
                [1] aDivision of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Great Neck, New York, USA
                [2] bInstitute of Health Innovations and Outcomes Research, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York, USA
                [3] cDepartment of Information Services, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York, USA
                Author notes
                *Mala Sachdeva, Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health, 100 Community Drive, Great Neck 11021 (USA), msachdeva@ 123456northwell.edu
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                Publisher ID: ajn-0051-0669
                DOI: 10.1159/000510259
                PMC ID: 7490491
                PubMed ID: 32731215
                SO-VID: 1060bbcf-6768-4f1a-b6d5-cddb71000b75
                Copyright © Copyright © 2020 by S. Karger AG, Basel
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                This article is made available via the PMC Open Access Subset for unrestricted re-use and analyses in any form or by any means with acknowledgement of the original source. These permissions are granted for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic or until permissions are revoked in writing. Upon expiration of these permissions, PMC is granted a perpetual license to make this article available via PMC and Europe PMC, consistent with existing copyright protections.

                History
                Date received : 24 June 2020
                Date accepted : 10 July 2020
                Date: 2020
                Page count
                Tables: 3, References: 9, Pages: 5
                Categories
                Subject: Novel Research Findings

                Keywords: coronavirus disease 2019,nephrology,peritoneal dialysis,end-stage kidney disease
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                Keywords: coronavirus disease 2019, nephrology, peritoneal dialysis, end-stage kidney disease

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