Hemolytic uremic syndrome in New Jersey.
In an 18-month study period, the authors identified 23 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in New Jersey children. Increased identification and reporting of Escherichia coli O157:H7 are needed to prevent additional morbidity and mortality.
Infectious Disease Program, DOH, Trenton, NJ 08625-0369.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D018563:Disease Notification / Q000592:standards; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009515:New Jersey / Q000453:epidemiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies