Haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition, which can be caused by infection with a bacteria that releases toxins into the body. Toxic strains of E.coli bacteria, such as E.

haemolytic uraemic syndrome
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A pathologic condition with involves the rupture (haemolysis) of red blood cells, subsequent anaemia, low platelet count and kidney failure.

What is Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome?
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome is a disorder marked by kidney failure, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopaenia (platelet deficiency), coagulation defects, and variable nervous system disorders.

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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Between 1 and 2 in 10 people infected with VTEC O157 develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) in addition to gastroenteritis or haemorrhagic colitis. HUS is a condition that is triggered by the toxin made by VTEC O157.

D+HUS see Haemolytic Uraemic syndrome
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Agarwal, N., and B. Cherascu. "Concomitant Acral Necrosis and Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Following Ingestion of Quinine." Journal of Postgraduate Medicine 48 (July-September 2002): 197-198.

See also: Kidney, Infections, Symptom, Anaemia, Kidney Failure