Hemolytic uremic syndrome

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:HUS
gptkbp:affects blood
kidneys
gptkbp:cause drugs
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:mortalityRate 5-15% in children
higher in adults
gptkbp:prevention hand washing
proper food handling
avoiding unpasteurized dairy
gptkbp:relatedTo thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
gptkbp:subspecies atypical HUS
typical HUS
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
high blood pressure
pallor
swelling
decreased urine output
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
blood transfusion
dialysis
plasmapheresis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shigellosis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5