[IV. Others: 1. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)].
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A. Agent Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a syndrome of anemia, renal failure and low platelet count, for which there are several causes. Among children, the most common cause of HUS is infection with a Shiga toxin-producing organism, most commonly Escherichia coli O157:H7 or some other strain of enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). Shigella dysenteriae also produces Shiga toxin and HUS can also occur after infection with this organism.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nihon Naika Gakkai zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
دوره 100 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011