Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Risk and Escherichia coli O157:H7
We reviewed medical records of 238 hospitalized patients with Escherichia coli O157:H7 diarrhea to identify risk factors for progression to diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Data indicated that young age, long duration of diarrhea, elevated leukocyte count, and proteinuria were as...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2005
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3367638/ |