0000000000704462
AUTHOR
Puccio Giuseppe
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2-IgG Antibodies in Children with CKD or Immunosuppression
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapidly spread from China as a pandemic, with Italy one of the most affected countries worldwide. Unlike adults, children have a milder presentation of COVID-19, even when affected by CKD or on immunosuppressive therapy for glomerulopathies and kidney
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with CKD or Immunosuppression
Infections are a major concern in children on KRT and with CKD. Risk factors include immunosuppression, multiple contacts in dialysis units, and hospital visits ([1][1]). Italy was one of the countries most affected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak ([2][2