Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:HUS
gptkbp:affects blood
kidneys
gptkbp:cause genetic mutations
Shiga toxin-producing bacteria
pneumococcal infection
gptkbp:characterizedBy gptkb:anemia
thrombocytopenia
acute kidney failure
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Escherichia_coli_O157:H7_infection
children
gptkbp:complication hypertension
chronic kidney disease
neurological problems
gptkbp:diagnosedBy blood tests
urine tests
kidney function tests
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1955
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code D59.3
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006471
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
high blood pressure
pallor
bruising
decreased urine output
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
blood transfusion
dialysis
plasmapheresis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HUS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7