Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
For patient information click here
| Hemolytic-uremic syndrome | |
| ICD-10 | D59.3 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 283.11 |
| OMIM | 235400 |
| DiseasesDB | 13052 |
| MedlinePlus | 000510 |
| MeSH | D006463 |
|
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome Microchapters |
|
Differentiating Hemolytic-uremic syndrome from other Diseases |
|---|
|
Diagnosis |
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Hemolytic-uremic syndrome |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Hemolytic-uremic syndrome |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome; HUS
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Gallery
-
![Escherichia coli in FA stained section of intestine from an 8-month old child suffering from chronic diarrhea. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/images/f/f8/Hemolytic_syndrome04.jpeg)
Escherichia coli in FA stained section of intestine from an 8-month old child suffering from chronic diarrhea. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1] -
![Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 7075X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7, which is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/images/f/f3/Hemolytic_syndrome03.jpeg)
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 7075X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7, which is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1] -
![Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 7075X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/images/2/21/Hemolytic_syndrome02.jpeg)
Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 7075X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1] -
![Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 6836X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/images/e/e2/Hemolytic_syndrome01.jpeg)
Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 6836X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]
![Escherichia coli in FA stained section of intestine from an 8-month old child suffering from chronic diarrhea. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/index.php/File:Hemolytic_syndrome04.jpeg)
![Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 7075X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7, which is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/index.php/File:Hemolytic_syndrome03.jpeg)
![Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 7075X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/index.php/File:Hemolytic_syndrome02.jpeg)
![Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at 6836X depicts a number of Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria of the strain O157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 is one of hundreds of strains of this bacterium. Although most strains are harmless, and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, this strain produces a powerful toxin, which can cause severe illness. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]](/index.php/File:Hemolytic_syndrome01.jpeg)
Differentiating Hemolytic-uremic syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related chapters
de:Hämolytisch-urämisches Syndrom no:Hemolytisk-uremisk syndrom nn:Hemolytisk uremisk syndrom sr:Хемолитички уремијски синдром