Is acute kidney injury a common complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Yes. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common and life-threatening complication of COVID-19 infection. SARS-CoV-2 binds to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE2) which is present in all vital organs including kidney. It leads to the dsevelopment of AKI.