Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) Support Group
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (or haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, abbreviated HUS) is a disease characterised by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure and a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). The classic childhood case of HUS occurs after bloody diarrhea caused by E. coli O157:H7, a strain of E. coli that expresses verotoxin (also called Shiga toxin). The...
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I’m hearing about lots of survivors that have lifelong complications from this awful disease. I had HUS at 3 years... READ MORE
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My daughter (8) was hospitalized in November with Ecoli and then HUS. She is having a lot of anxiety over being sick.... READ MORE
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Hi! My son came home from the hospital at the end of February from having HUS. He was in the hospital 6 weeks. He... READ MORE
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My daughter had HUS 4 years ago and had kidney failure and on dialysis for over a month. Her kidneys recovered but ever... READ MORE
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Hello, My name is Heidi. I'm the mother of a 12 yr old daughter who is 1 1/2 years post HUS. We are looking for... READ MORE
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my sister was recently diagnosed with this syndrome. she is 42. If there are any adult sufferers on here. Please... READ MORE
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Hello, when I was a year old, I was diagnosed with HUS. Does anyone know any long term effects from the disorder? My... READ MORE
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I would like to talk to some one that has had hus
