Typical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:fandom
fatigue
nausea
abdominal pain
fever
gastrointestinal bleeding
jaundice
vomiting
seizures
dehydration
bloody diarrhea
edema
neurological complications
pallor
thrombotic microangiopathy
malaise
increased risk of hypertension
acute pancreatitis
hemorrhagic colitis
urinary abnormalities
gptkbp:caused_by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
gptkbp:complications chronic kidney disease
gptkbp:demographics more common in children
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Typical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
gptkbp:instrumentation low platelet count
elevated creatinine
low hemoglobin
gptkbp:is_a_route_for endothelial injury
gptkbp:is_protected_by proper food handling
gptkbp:premiered_on often follows gastrointestinal infection
gptkbp:risk_factor young age
immunocompromised state
gptkbp:social_responsibility based on clinical criteria
can be severe in adults
generally good in children
outbreaks linked to contaminated food
serological tests for Shiga toxin
stool culture for E. coli
gptkbp:symptoms hemolytic anemia
thrombocytopenia
acute renal failure
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
hydration therapy
avoidance of antibiotics
plasma exchange in severe cases
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atypical_Hemolytic_Uremic_Syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8