[The role of nephrology in the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic update].
In June 2009, WHO declared pandemic swine origin influenza A virus (H1N1). Since then, nephrologists were involved in several of our activities. Decreased work attendance of healthcare for chronic renal patients. Appeared new cases of acute renal failure associated with viral infection, mostly in young adults, with high mortality rate. There were infections in renal transplant patients and temporarily decreased the organs procurement in the weeks of further spread. Scientific institutions were mobilized to agree on protocols for assessment and treatment in order to lessen the impact of the pandemic in renal patients.
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Hospital Argerich, Buenos Aires, Argentina. acvallejos@yahoo.com.ar
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000465:Algorithms; D046148:Donor Selection; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009398:Nephrology; D010819:Physician's Role