D+ hemolytic uremic syndrome

Abstract

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by anemia microangiopathy, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure, predominantly occurs in children younger than 4 years of age. It is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children.1,2 HUS is divided into two categories, the epidemic type which is accompanied by enteritis (D+HUS) and the sporadic type which is not accompanied by enteritis (D-HUS). The pathogenesis is unknown, but available evidence strongly suggests endothelial cell damage in the organs.

Keywords

• D+ hemolytic uremic syndrome