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Hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection in Argentina: update of serotypes and genotypes and their relationship with severity of the disease.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Sept 2021
Alconcher Laura F, Balestracci Alejandro, Coccia Paula A, Suarez Angela Del C, Ramírez Flavia B, Monteverde Marta L, Perez Y Gutiérrez María Graciela, Carlopio Paula M, Principi Illiana, Estrella Patricia, Micelli Susana, Leroy Daniela C, Quijada Nahir E, Seminara Claudia, Giordano Marta I, Hidalgo Solís Susana B, Saurit Mariana, Caminitti Alejandra, Arias Andrea, Liern Miguel, Rivas Marta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection is the most common cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Only few studies correlated serotypes and stx genotypes with disease severity. This study aimed to update STEC serotypes, stx genotypes, and virulence factors (eae and ehxA) in a cohort of patients with STEC-HUS and investigate whether they influence the severity of disease. METHODS: In...
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