Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Risk and Escherichia coli O157:H7
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We reviewed medical records of 238 hospitalized patients with Escherichia coli O157:H7 diarrhea to identify risk factors for progression to diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Data indicated that young age, long duration of diarrhea, elevated leukocyte count, and proteinuria were associated with HUS.
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دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005