Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a pandemic affecting the world's population, is particularly threatening to dialysis patients. The purpose of this study was to propose recommendations for prevention and containment of COVID-19 in hemodialysis center situated in a regional hospital in Mauritania. Both COVID-19-infected (n = 11) and -uninfected (n = 16) dialysis patients were hospitalized up to three weeks to improve patient management. All COVID-19-infected patients were cured. Patient care and hygiene in a safe environment are the key factors for a favorable outcome, even in resource-limited settings.
Highlights
Patients with end stage renal disease on dialysis are vulnerable to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [1]
We report here our experience of COVID-19 management in dialysis patients in a resource-limited setting in Mauritania
Among 27 dialysis patients hospitalized during the study period, 11 (41%) were tested positive for COVID-19 on admission
Summary
Patients with end stage renal disease on dialysis are vulnerable to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [1]. Many of these patients require regular weekly sessions of hemodialysis in a hospital, and special care and protective measures are needed to create a safe environment in hospitals for these patients [2]. Data on hospital management of COVID-19 infected patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis are limited [3,4]. We report here our experience of COVID-19 management in dialysis patients in a resource-limited setting in Mauritania
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