Familial, atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome in a premature infant.
The hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) typically presents in toddlers or older children after an episode of bloody diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7. However, numerous "atypical" presentations have been described, including familial cases. Here we describe what we believe to be the first report of familial HUS in a premature infant during the neonatal period.
Wilson
B J
BJ
Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109-0297, USA.
Flynn
J T
JT
D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D019453:Escherichia coli O157; D005260:Female; D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007677:Kidney Function Tests