Conclusion:In this nationwide matched cohort study, COVID-19 was associated with a markedly increased risk of ESRD during follow-up.Elevated risks were even observed in mild COVID-19.These findings underscore the need for proactive renal monitoring and preventive strategies in COVID-19 survivors in the post-COVID era.I have no potential conflict of interest to disclose.I used generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.We acknowledge the use of Paperpal, an AI-powered writing assistant in the preparation of this manuscript.Paperpal provided suggestions for grammar, style, and clarity improvements and assisted in maintaining consistent terminology and formatting.While the AI tool offered valuable recommendations, all content, ideas, and conclusions presented in this manuscript are the authors' original work.We critically evaluated and selectively incorporated AI-generated suggestions to ensure that the final output accurately represented our research and intended message.
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