The risk of kidney disease is higher after SARS-CoV-2 infection than after influenza infection.

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Is it true that the risk of kidney disease is higher after SARS-CoV-2 infection than after influenza infection?

Yes. A large real-world study of over three million working-age US adults reports that COVID-19 infection is associated with higher risks of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and end-stage renal disease compared with influenza.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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The risk of kidney disease increases following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to influenza -

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The risk of kidney disease increases following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to influenza - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-026-01460-6

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