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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Hemolytic–uremic (HUS) is a syndrome characterized by low red blood cells, acute kidney injury, and low . Initial symptoms typically include bloody , fever, vomiting, and weakness. Kidney problems and low platelets then occur as the diarrhea progresses. Children are more commonly affected, but most children recover without permanent damage to their health, although some children may have serious and sometimes life-threatening . Adults, especially the elderly, may show a more complicated presentation. Complications may include problems and heart failure.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Early: Bloody , vomiting, fever
- ·Later: Low , low red blood cells, kidney failure
Causes — why it happens
- · by E coli O157:H7, shigella, salmonella
How it's found
- ·Blood tests (to monitor levels of , red blood cells, and white blood cells), stool tests (especially to check for microscopic or macroscopic levels of fresh or old blood), urinalysis (to help monitor kidney function, like blood urea nitrogen, or BUN, levels, pH, and for blood in the urine- hematuria)
Treatment
- ·Supportive care, dialysis, , blood transfusions, plasmapheresis
Complications
- · problems, heart failure
Outlook
- ·<25% long-term kidney problems, which for some of these, could include kidney or even failure (which could ultimately need dialysis or to treat); 5% risk of death during the illness in developed countries with treatment
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