Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Flashcards
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What is HUS
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Thrombosis of small blood vessels
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Triggers for HUS
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Bacterial toxin shiga from E.coli but also from shigella
3
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What can predispose to HUS
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Antibiotics and antimotility drugs
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Classic triad of HUS
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Haemolytic anaemia, AKI, low platelet count (from thrombocytopenia)
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Typical presentation of HUS
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Brief gastroenteritis, 5 days later symptoms of HUS, with decreased urine output, haematuria, abdominal pain, lethargy, irritability, confusion, HTN, bruising
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Management of HUS
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Medical emergency but is self-limiting.
Anti-HTNs, blood transfusion and haemolysis
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Prognosis of HUS
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70-80% make full recovery
