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Genetic risk factors in typical haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Jun 2009
Taranta Anna, Gianviti Alessandra, Palma Alessia, De Luca Veronica, Mannucci Liliana, Procaccino Maria Antonietta, Ghiggeri Gian Marco, Caridi Gianluca, Fruci Doriana, Ferracuti Silvia, Ferretti Alfonso, Pecoraro Carmine, Gaido Maurizio, Penza Rosa, Edefonti Alberto, Murer Luisa, Tozzi Alberto E, Emma Francesco
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BACKGROUND: Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a disorder characterized by thrombotic microangiopathy, which is caused in 'typical forms' by gastrointestinal infections with Escherichia Coli species that produce verotoxins. Several studies have identified negative prognostic factors of the dise...
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