“Kidney doc here.
ACE2 - Angiotensin II are the most important factors for our cardiovascular system.
I have seen COVID cause kidney damage in basically every form we know of. Only one other virus can/does cause as many different kidney issues as COVID does, that virus is HIV.”
(Not new. Known since 2020.)
“COVID-19 is known for its effects on our respiratory system but it can also harm other organs, as new research suggests the coronavirus could heighten the risk of acute kidney disorders.”
How SARS-CoV-2 Responsible For Severe Kidney Injuries Post-Covid?
"Researchers have found that deposits of SARS-CoV-2 protein are contributing to an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the tiny filtering units in the kidneys"
"Some people suffering with severe cases of COVID-19 will show signs of kidney damage, even those who had no underlying kidney problems before they were infected with the coronavirus. Signs of kidney problems in patients with COVID-19 include high levels of protein or blood in the urine and abnormal blood work.
Studies indicate more than 30% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 develop kidney injury, and more than 50% of patients in the intensive care unit with kidney injury may require dialysis."
