Hemolytic-uremic syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

About one-third of persons with hemolytic-uremic syndrome have abnormal kidney function many years later, and a few require long-term dialysis. Another 8% of persons with hemolytic uremic syndrome have other lifelong complications, such as high blood pressure, seizures, blindness, paralysis, and the effects of having part of their colon removed.==Prognosis== With aggressive treatment > 90% survive acute phase. About 9% may develop end stage renal disease. The overall mortality rate from HUS is 5-15%. Older children and adults have a worse prognosis.