Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis.
We report the first case of Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome (HUS) associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis. This supports a common pathogenic mechanism in HUS following infections by neuraminidase-producing organisms and in pneumococcal meningitis. We recommend that HUS must be considered in cases of renal failure and/or anaemia associated with pneumococcal meningitis, and that bacterial meningitis be considered in all patients with HUS and central nervous system involvement.
Martinot
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Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Université de Lille, Hôpital Calmette, France.
Hue
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Leclerc
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Chenaud
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D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008586:Meningitis, Pneumococcal / Q000150:complications*; D009439:Neuraminidase / Q000378:metabolism; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000201:enzymology
D009439:Neuraminidase