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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections represent a particular risk for several groups of patients with nephrological diseases Patients on dialysis represent a particularly vulnerable group during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Initial data from international registries show a much higher mortality of dialysis patients with SARS-CoV-2 infections Because of the substantial differences between the healthcare systems, (state) preventive measures and treatment possibilities etc , in the different countries worldwide, local and national registry data cannot be easily transferred In order to gain a reliable overview of the prevalence and mortality of dialysis patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Germany, the German Society of Nephrology implemented a national registry for dialysis patients with a SARS-CoV-2 infection Within this framework a standardized collection of these data is carried out on a weekly basis, which should enable a real-time overview of the case numbers and perhaps the acquisition of new scientific knowledge Particularly in the current phase of the pandemic (autumn 2020), which is accompanied by a multiplication of the numbers of daily new-onset cases within only a few weeks, such data are highly relevant for the estimation and adjustment of the personnel, structural and organizational needs as well as the capacities for the treatment of patients
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