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Editorial for the IJMS Special Issue on "Infection and the Kidney"
1Department of Nephrology and Blood Purification, Kidney Disease Center, Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo 193-0998, Japan.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|May 13, 2023
Insights
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a strong link between viral infections and kidney damage. This study explores the mechanisms behind infection-induced kidney injury.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathophysiology
Background:
- The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic underscored the significant impact of infections on kidney health.
- Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication observed in patients with severe COVID-19.
- Understanding the interplay between viral infection and renal dysfunction is crucial for patient management.
Abstract:
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the close relationship between infection and kidney injury [...].
