Kidney is one of the vital organs of the body that performs several important functions in the
body viz, excretion of waste products resulting from protein metabolism, regulation of acid
base balance by excretion of H+ ions (acidification) and bicarbonate ions, regulation of salt
water balance by hormones secreted both intra and extra-renally, formation of renin and
erythropoietin and there by a role in the regulation of blood pressure and erythropoiesis
respectively. Presently whole world is witnessing the rise of the deadly pandemic caused due to
novel coronavirus or COVID19. In such testing times the persons suffering from comorbidities
such as hypertension, cardiac disorders, diabetics or kidney disorders are at greater risk to this
life threatening virus. Therefore, people suffering from such disorders especially with kidney
disease, transplant recipients, and people with other severe chronic medical conditions are at
higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. The present review
highlights about the present scenario of kidney disorders in times of Covid-19 through the
available data on electronic platform. Moreover the causes, diagnosis, stages, types, treatment,
signs & symptoms, nephrotoxicity and nephrotoxins in respect of various kidney disorders
have been briefly explained.

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