What are the 2 major forms of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
Answer
– Typical or Diarrhea positive HUS
• Usually caused by shiga toxin producing E Coli or shigella bacteria
• Most common is E Coli 0157:H7
• Over 90% of cases of HUS in children
– Atypical HUS
• Genetic abnormalities of Complement (treatment with Eculizumab)
• Genetic abnormality DKGE
• Other infections (pneumoccoccus)
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#nephrology
Question
What are the 2 major forms of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
Answer
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Tags
#nephrology
Question
What are the 2 major forms of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
Answer
– Typical or Diarrhea positive HUS
• Usually caused by shiga toxin producing E Coli or shigella bacteria
• Most common is E Coli 0157:H7
• Over 90% of cases of HUS in children
– Atypical HUS
• Genetic abnormalities of Complement (treatment with Eculizumab)
• Genetic abnormality DKGE
• Other infections (pneumoccoccus)
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