HUS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classical triad of HUS?
A
Acute kidney injury
Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia
Thrombocytopenia
2
Q
What age is HUS seen in?
A
Young children
3
Q
What is the cause of HUS?
A
Most cases are secondary (termed ‘typical HUS’):
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. This is the most common cause in children, accounting for over 90% of cases
Pneumococcal infection
HIV
Rare: systemic lupus erythematosus, drugs, cancer
4
Q
How is HUS managed?
A
Supportive care- fluids and transfusion or dialysis if needed
No role for ABX
