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Genetics and outcome of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: a nationwide French series comparing children and adults.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 1 Apr 2013
Fremeaux-Bacchi Véronique, Fakhouri Fadi, Garnier Arnaud, Bienaimé Frank, Dragon-Durey Marie-Agnès, Ngo Stéphanie, Moulin Bruno, Servais Aude, Provot François, Rostaing Lionel, Burtey Stéphane, Niaudet Patrick, Deschênes Georges, Lebranchu Yvon, Zuber Julien, Loirat Chantal
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare complement-mediated kidney disease that was first recognized in children but also affects adults. This study assessed the disease presentation and outcome in a nationwide cohort of patients with aHUS according to the age at onset and the underlying complement abnormalities. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: A total of 214...
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