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Review
. 2008 Nov;23(11):1951-6.
doi: 10.1007/s00467-007-0518-y. Epub 2007 Jun 13.

Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome

Lawrence Copelovitch  1 , Bernard S Kaplan
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Review

Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome

Lawrence Copelovitch et al. Pediatr Nephrol. 2008 Nov.

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumonia-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) (pneumococcal HUS) is an uncommon condition mainly observed in young children. Early recognition is critical, because of the potential to improve morbidity and mortality. In our review we summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic difficulties and management of this potentially under-diagnosed condition.

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