title: [Hemolytic-uremic syndrome in Lithuania over the period 1990-2004].
abstract: More than 80 cases of the hemolytic-uremic syndrome were registered in Lithuania over the period 1990-2004. The incidence of this syndrome fluctuated annually; higher incidence rates were observed in 1990-1993, 1998-1999 and 2003-2004, however, there was no overall increase in morbidity over the 15-year period. Most cases occurred in the first two years of life; besides, girls suffered slightly more often than boys. At least in 80% of cases the illness was typical, i.e. was associated with diarrhea. In general, the data correspond to the findings of other scientists.
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Children's Diseases, Vilnius University, Santariskiu 4, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania. petras.kaltenis@mf.vu.lt
authors.forename: Petras
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kaltenis
authors.forename: Rimante
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cerkauskiene
authors.forename: Birute
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pundziene
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008097:Lithuania / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors