Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience

<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on kidney transplant, mortality, and risk factors associated with infection acquisition and severe illness in kidney transplant recipients with COVI...

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Main Author: Mohamad M. Alkadi (14778640) (author)
Other Authors: Hassan A. Al-Malki (17280694) (author), Muhammad Asim (2235472) (author), Omar M. Fituri (14778652) (author), Ahmed F. Hamdi (14778649) (author), Rihab I. Elidrisi (17280697) (author), Ramzi Abdul Rahiman (17280700) (author), Mostafa F. Elshirbeny (14778646) (author), Muftah A. Othman (17280703) (author), Awais Nauman (14778667) (author), Adel Ashour (17280706) (author), Tarek A. Ghonimi (17280709) (author), Hiba Tohid (17280712) (author), Mona E. Jarman (14778661) (author), Abdullah Hamad (8735622) (author), Mohamed B. Elshazly (14779456) (author), Essa Abuhelaiqa (16986144) (author)
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Rihab I. Elidrisi (17280697)
Ramzi Abdul Rahiman (17280700)
Mostafa F. Elshirbeny (14778646)
Muftah A. Othman (17280703)
Awais Nauman (14778667)
Adel Ashour (17280706)
Tarek A. Ghonimi (17280709)
Hiba Tohid (17280712)
Mona E. Jarman (14778661)
Abdullah Hamad (8735622)
Mohamed B. Elshazly (14779456)
Essa Abuhelaiqa (16986144)
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Hassan A. Al-Malki (17280694)
Muhammad Asim (2235472)
Omar M. Fituri (14778652)
Ahmed F. Hamdi (14778649)
Rihab I. Elidrisi (17280697)
Ramzi Abdul Rahiman (17280700)
Mostafa F. Elshirbeny (14778646)
Muftah A. Othman (17280703)
Awais Nauman (14778667)
Adel Ashour (17280706)
Tarek A. Ghonimi (17280709)
Hiba Tohid (17280712)
Mona E. Jarman (14778661)
Abdullah Hamad (8735622)
Mohamed B. Elshazly (14779456)
Essa Abuhelaiqa (16986144)
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dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Mohamad M. Alkadi (14778640)
Hassan A. Al-Malki (17280694)
Muhammad Asim (2235472)
Omar M. Fituri (14778652)
Ahmed F. Hamdi (14778649)
Rihab I. Elidrisi (17280697)
Ramzi Abdul Rahiman (17280700)
Mostafa F. Elshirbeny (14778646)
Muftah A. Othman (17280703)
Awais Nauman (14778667)
Adel Ashour (17280706)
Tarek A. Ghonimi (17280709)
Hiba Tohid (17280712)
Mona E. Jarman (14778661)
Abdullah Hamad (8735622)
Mohamed B. Elshazly (14779456)
Essa Abuhelaiqa (16986144)
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Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Kidney
Coronavirus Disease
COVID-19
Intensive care support
Respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Multiple-organ failure
Qatar
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description <h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on kidney transplant, mortality, and risk factors associated with infection acquisition and severe illness in kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Of 693 kidney transplant recipients who reported to our center, 249 were tested for COVID-19 by throat and nasal swab reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Of these, 43 recipients tested positive and 206 recipients tested negative. Among the 43 positive recipients, 9 were treated within an isolation facility, 25 were admitted to the hospital, and 9 were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Risk factors associated with positive results and ICU admission were evaluated.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">COVID-19 was found in 6% of transplant recipients. Asian ethnicity (p = .003), history of hypertensive nephropathy (p = .01), AB blood group (P = .04), and higher tacrolimus trough levels (P = .007) were more frequent in the COVID-19 positive than in the COVID-19 negative group. ICU admission was more frequent in recipients presenting with fever, shortness of breath, and acute allograft dysfunction. Renal replacement therapy was required in 3 (7%) of 43 recipients, and mortality was reported in 1 (2.3%) recipient. Acute allograft dysfunction was an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 (odds ratio, 93.7; 95% confidence interval, 2.37-3710.94; P = .02).</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Higher tacrolimus targets may be associated with COVID-19 development. Acute kidney injury during the COVID-19 course may be a sign of severe disease. Prognostication of COVID-19 severity in kidney transplant recipients is crucial for early recognition of critical illness and may ensure early intervention.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Transplantation Proceedings<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.06.001" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.06.001</a></p>
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spelling Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar ExperienceMohamad M. Alkadi (14778640)Hassan A. Al-Malki (17280694)Muhammad Asim (2235472)Omar M. Fituri (14778652)Ahmed F. Hamdi (14778649)Rihab I. Elidrisi (17280697)Ramzi Abdul Rahiman (17280700)Mostafa F. Elshirbeny (14778646)Muftah A. Othman (17280703)Awais Nauman (14778667)Adel Ashour (17280706)Tarek A. Ghonimi (17280709)Hiba Tohid (17280712)Mona E. Jarman (14778661)Abdullah Hamad (8735622)Mohamed B. Elshazly (14779456)Essa Abuhelaiqa (16986144)Biomedical and clinical sciencesCardiovascular medicine and haematologyClinical sciencesKidneyCoronavirus DiseaseCOVID-19Intensive care supportRespiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)Multiple-organ failureQatar<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on kidney transplant, mortality, and risk factors associated with infection acquisition and severe illness in kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Of 693 kidney transplant recipients who reported to our center, 249 were tested for COVID-19 by throat and nasal swab reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Of these, 43 recipients tested positive and 206 recipients tested negative. Among the 43 positive recipients, 9 were treated within an isolation facility, 25 were admitted to the hospital, and 9 were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Risk factors associated with positive results and ICU admission were evaluated.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">COVID-19 was found in 6% of transplant recipients. Asian ethnicity (p = .003), history of hypertensive nephropathy (p = .01), AB blood group (P = .04), and higher tacrolimus trough levels (P = .007) were more frequent in the COVID-19 positive than in the COVID-19 negative group. ICU admission was more frequent in recipients presenting with fever, shortness of breath, and acute allograft dysfunction. Renal replacement therapy was required in 3 (7%) of 43 recipients, and mortality was reported in 1 (2.3%) recipient. Acute allograft dysfunction was an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 (odds ratio, 93.7; 95% confidence interval, 2.37-3710.94; P = .02).</p><h3>Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Higher tacrolimus targets may be associated with COVID-19 development. Acute kidney injury during the COVID-19 course may be a sign of severe disease. Prognostication of COVID-19 severity in kidney transplant recipients is crucial for early recognition of critical illness and may ensure early intervention.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Transplantation Proceedings<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.06.001" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.06.001</a></p>2021-10-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.06.001https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Kidney_Transplant_Recipients_Infected_With_Coronavirus_Disease_2019_Retrospective_Qatar_Experience/24433246CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/244332462021-10-01T00:00:00Z
spellingShingle Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
Mohamad M. Alkadi (14778640)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Kidney
Coronavirus Disease
COVID-19
Intensive care support
Respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Multiple-organ failure
Qatar
status_str publishedVersion
title Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
title_full Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
title_fullStr Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
title_full_unstemmed Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
title_short Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
title_sort Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Qatar Experience
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Kidney
Coronavirus Disease
COVID-19
Intensive care support
Respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Multiple-organ failure
Qatar