Understanding the interplay between the virus and the host remains paramount in the battle against COVID-19. A recent systematic review titled “Genetic and Epigenetic Determinants of COVID-19 Susceptibility” (Gasmi et al., 2024), conducted by international researchers, sheds light on the complex genetic and epigenetic factors influencing susceptibility to COVID-19 and its severity. Researchers affiliated with […]
COVID-19 in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Three Hospitalized Cases from Constanța, Romania
Kidney transplant recipients may develop severe COVID-19 because long-term immunosuppression and comorbidities can worsen respiratory disease and increase the risk of acute kidney injury. This article is published for educational purposes and is based on a conference poster (1). Setting The Emergency Hospital in Constanța followed 54 kidney transplant recipients. Between August 2020 and March […]