Bacterial genotype and neurological complications of Escherichia coli O157:H7-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome.

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We examined the possibility of an association between the bacterial genotype of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and the likelihood of progression to neurological complications in childhood gastroenteritis-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome (D+HUS). Bacterial stool isolates were available from 51 patients with HUS; 11 of these patients suffered a neurological complication. Bacteria were assessed for plasmid content,...

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