The hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) has been recognized for more than 45 years and consists of the combination of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. HUS occurs predominantly in children younger than 4 years of age. It is the most frequent cause of acute renal failure in children. The most common form of the syndrome (D+ HUS) occurs in healthy young children (>6 mo to <...

In1955 Gaser et al first reported Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children who showed microangiopathic haemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure [1]. HUS, recognised for more than 55 years, is one of the most common causes of acute renal failure in children [2]. It consists of the triad of microangiopathic haemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. The s...

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. Most cases of aHUS are caused by uncontrolled complement activation due to genetic mutations in the alternative pathway of complement. More recently, mutations in the gene of coagulation system have also been identified in...

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