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[Incomplete hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with partial factor H deficiency].
Anales de pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003) - 1 Feb 2007
Olaciregui Echenique I, Areses Trapote R, Ubetagoyena Arrieta M, Sota Busselo I, García Pardos C, Echaniz Aizpuru P
Abstract excerpt
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) consists of the association of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal failure. Most cases are related to toxins (verotoxins) produced by Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and generally have good renal prognosis. Atypical forms can occur, with a less favorable prognosis, and can be due to mutations in the gene codifying factor H, a protein that regulates activation of the alternative...
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