Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in Children — Causes and Treatment
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Hemolytic–uremic syndrome (HUS) consists of a triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal insufficiency (failure), with severity ranging from subclinical to life threatening. HUS, based on an etiological agent, can be classified into classic or STEC-HUS and atypical HUS. HUS is a common cause of acute renal failure in the pediatric population. In this article, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management of pediatric hemolytic–uremic syndrome are described.
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