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Am i at a higher risk for catching covid-19 if i have kidney disease?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Catching COVID-19: The chance of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus is the same regardless of any underlying medical conditions. Whether or not you become ill can be influenced by these conditions.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/15/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Renal disease can be a risk factor for increased severity of illness but doesn't impact transmission of infection.

Dr Grim agreed

Answered 6/16/2020

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A member asked:

Am i at a higher risk for catching covid-19 if i have kidney disease?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Grim agreed

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