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Hemolytic–uremic syndrome (HUS) is a group of blood disorders characterized by low red blood cells, acute kidney injury (previously called acute renal failure), and low platelets. [1] [3] Initial symptoms typically include bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and weakness. [1] [2] Kidney problems and low platelets then occur as the diarrhea ...
Similarly, the gastrointestinal (GI) signs and symptoms of aHUS overlap with those of STEC-HUS. [12] [25] [26] Stool samples from patients with diarrhea or other GI symptoms should be tested for STEC and the presence of Shiga-toxin. However, a positive identification of Shiga-toxin, which is required to diagnose STEC-HUS, does not rule out aHUS.
The signs and symptoms of TTP may at first be subtle and nonspecific. Many people experience an influenza-like or diarrheal illness before developing TTP. [7] Neurological symptoms are very common and vary greatly in severity. Frequently reported symptoms include feeling very tired, confusion, and headaches. [7]
Signs and symptoms [ edit ] In diseases such as hemolytic uremic syndrome , disseminated intravascular coagulation , thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura , and malignant hypertension, the endothelial layer of small vessels is damaged with resulting fibrin deposition and platelet aggregation.
Symptoms of E. coli O121:H19 can include: Severe bloody diarrhea Hemolytic uremic syndrome, which damages blood vessels and can lead to life-threatening kidney failure, according to the Mayo Clinic
Children younger than 5, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems are most at risk of developing complications from E. coli infection, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
The list of symptoms is not pretty. “Most commonly, bacteria in raw milk can cause vomiting, ... and hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can result in kidney failure, stroke, and even death.” ...
A medical triad is a group of three signs or symptoms, the result of injury to three organs, which characterise a specific medical condition. The appearance of all three signs conjoined together in another patient, points to that the patient has the same medical condition, or diagnosis.