Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Also written as HUS.

Antibiotics are avoided because they increase toxin release and the risk of haemolytic uraemic syndrome.

What our notes say

• Antibiotics are avoided because they increase toxin release and the risk of haemolytic uraemic syndrome. (Internal Medicine CAT 1 (MBIM 6112), 2019/2020: gastroenterology and hepatology,)
• Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is associated with all of the following EXCEPT: (Internal Medicine CAT 1 (MBIM 6112), 2019/2020: gastroenterology and hepatology,)
• Anaemia (haemolysis), low platelets and kidney failure after diarrhoea is the triad of haemolytic uraemic syndrome. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
• Vascular and microangiopathy: haemolytic uraemic syndrome, and renal vein thrombosis. (Paediatrics end of fourth year main exam: 1 July 2019, Paper One, 99 of 100 MCQs)
• Haemodilution from fluid overload, and in haemolytic uraemic syndrome, direct red cell destruction. (Paediatrics end of fourth year main exam: 1 July 2019, Paper One, 99 of 100 MCQs)
• Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) from Shiga toxin (also seen with EHEC) (GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY (Part 2))

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