Coma caused by Shigella toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli </em> in the absence of haemorrhagic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Abstract

Shigella toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is well known for its complications such as haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), but neurological symptoms have also been reported. While most cases of infection with STEC occur with concurrent HUS, we describe a patient with severe neurological symptoms in the absence of HUS.

Keywords

• Hemolytic uraemic syndrome, Shigella toxin, Escherichia Coli.