Why doctors are worried about severe kidney damage in some COVID-19 patients
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 Published On Apr 21, 2020

Although the novel coronavirus is known for causing respiratory symptoms, there are new questions about its impact on other parts of the body. COVID-19 may be linked in some patients with increases in inflammation of the heart as well as injury to other organs and tissues. William Brangham talks to Yale University's Dr. Alan Kliger about one of the concerning trends: serious kidney damage.

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