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Relative role of genetic complement abnormalities in sporadic and familial aHUS and their impact on clinical phenotype.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 1 Oct 2010
Noris Marina, Caprioli Jessica, Bresin Elena, Mossali Chiara, Pianetti Gaia, Gamba Sara, Daina Erica, Fenili Chiara, Castelletti Federica, Sorosina Annalisa, Piras Rossella, Donadelli Roberta, Maranta Ramona, van der Meer Irene, Conway Edward M, Zipfel Peter F, Goodship Timothy H, Remuzzi Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal impairment. Most childhood cases are caused by Shiga toxin-producing bacteria. The other form, atypical HUS (aHUS), accounts for 10% of cases and has a poor prognosis. Genetic complement abnormalities have been found in aHUS. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, AND MEASUREMENTS:...
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