Coronavirus disease 2019 in renal transplant recipients: Report of two cases
Dongrui Cheng, Jiqiu Wen, Zhengzhao Liu, Tangfeng Lv, Jin‐song Chen
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a pandemic worldwide. The data about COVID-19 in renal transplant recipient are deficiency. Herein, we report two COVID-19 cases in renal transplant recipients. Both cases were discharged following a treatment regimen including discontinued immunosuppressant and low-dose methylprednisolone-based therapy. There were no signs of rejection during the treatment. These successfully treated cases can provide helpful information about the management of COVID-19 in renal transplant recipients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMethylprednisoloneRenal transplantCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicDiseaseRegimenInternal medicineTransplantationIntensive care medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research