Hemolytic uremic syndrome

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    • rare but serious disease affecting the kidneys and blood clotting functions of infected children
    • signs and symptoms: lethargy, blood in urine, oliguria, petechiae and bruising
    • cause destruction of red blood cells, which can cause kidney failure
    • occurs as a complication of infection most commonly E. coli
    • children will be treated with IV fluids, blood products and dialysis if kidney failure occurs
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