Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in a Young Adult

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a disease characterized by hemolytic anemia, acute kidney failure (uremia) and a low platelet count. It is acquired as a foodborne illness or from contaminated water supply and is a medical emergency carrying a risk of 5-10% mortality. Here we report a case of HUS who presented to us with acute gastroenteritis, developed acute renal failure with thrombocytopenia and gradually recovered with subsequent dialysis.

Author(s): Ashok Sunder and Mohanty Bijaya

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