Proteinuria in COVID-19: prevalence, characterization and prognostic role.

CONCLUSIONS: Proteinuria is frequent in patients with COVID-19. Its characterization suggests a tubular origin, with increased urinary α1-microglobulin. Tubular proteinuria was associated with mortality in COVID-19 in our restropective, observational study.
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Source: Journal of Nephrology - January 23, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Huart J, Bouquegneau A, Lutteri L, Erpicum P, Grosch S, Résimont G, Wiesen P, Bovy C, Krzesinski JM, Thys M, Lambermont B, Misset B, Pottel H, Mariat C, Cavalier E, Burtey S, Jouret F, Delanaye P Tags: J Nephrol Source Type: research