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Case Reports
. 2020 Aug 14;8(12):2625-2628.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3221. eCollection 2020 Dec.

A unique case of hemolytic-uremic syndrome secondary to enteropathogenic E Coli

Blessie Elizabeth Nelson  1 , Angelina Hong  2 , Fatima Iqbal  3 , Bagi Jana  4
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Case Reports

A unique case of hemolytic-uremic syndrome secondary to enteropathogenic E Coli

Blessie Elizabeth Nelson et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Causative factors of HUS due to infection are not limited to classic EHEC and Shigella infection. Understanding the effects of EPEC-related HUS and its complications is imperative for early diagnosis and treatment to mitigate long-term sequelae.

Keywords: Hemolytic‐uremic syndrome; anemia; dialysis; enteropathogenic E Coli; hemolysis; thrombocytopenia.

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None declared.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Blood smear depicting MAHA. Prior to treatment, the patient's blood smear showed approximately 7‐10 schistocytes (arrows) per high‐power field at 100× magnification. Following treatment, the patient's blood smear showed fewer schistocytes, about 0‐2 per high‐power field
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