Shiga Toxin-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Specificities of Adult Patients and Implications for Critical Care Management

Shiga Toxin-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Specificities of Adult Patients and Implications for Critical Care Management

Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i>-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS) is a form of thrombotic microangiopathy secondary to an infection by an enterohemorrhagic <i>E. coli</i>. Historically considered a pediatric disease, its presentation has been descr...

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Main Authors: Benoit Travert, Cédric Rafat, Patricia Mariani, Aurélie Cointe, Antoine Dossier, Paul Coppo, Adrien Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Shiga toxin
<i>Escherichia coli</i>
hemolytic uremic syndrome
thrombotic microangiopathy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/5/306

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