Two cases of human urinary tract infection complicated by hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli.
In 1993, 2 cases of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli were diagnosed at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark. Neither of the patients had any previous history of diarrhea. We suggest that E. coli strains isolated from UTI be examined for the production of verotoxin when hemolytic uremic syndrome is clinically suspected.
Scheutz
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The International Escherichia and Klebsiella Centre (World Health Organization), Department of Gastrointestinal Infections, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark. fsc@ssi.dk
Olesen
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Nørgaard
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D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000378:metabolism; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D022603:Shiga Toxins / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*
D022603:Shiga Toxins