SARS-CoV-2 infection: a possible trigger for the recurrence of IgA nephropathy after kidney transplantation?

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy, the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide, is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney failure. Several cases of immunoglobulin A nephropathy relapse in native kidneys have been described after COVID-19 vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, we report the case of a 52-year-old kidney transplant recipient who had a stable transplant function for more than 14 years, with a glomerular filtration rate above 30 ml/min/1.

Rate, Factors, and Outcome of Delayed Graft Function After Kidney Transplantation of Deceased Donors.

Background: Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication after kidney transplantation affecting long-term outcome.

Patients And Methods: A total of 525 consecutive recipients (age 54.2 ± 13.