COVID-19: Long-term consequences for the kidneys can be expected

(ERA-EDTA) It was realized early on in the pandemic that kidney values can predict a severe COVID-19 course [1]. A new concern is that molecular tissue changes caused by the virus could lead in the long term to kidney injury, not only in COVID-19 patients who have suffered acute kidney injury, but also in those who have experienced renal dysfunction during acute disease. Kidney experts stress the importance of nephrological aftercare following COVID-19 illness.