Hemolytic-uremic syndrome after Escherichia coli urinary tract infection in humans: systematic review of the literature.

CONCLUSIONS: Hemolytic-uremic syndrome rarely occurs after an acute E. coli urinary tract infection. It affects both children and adults and is mostly caused by germs that are shigatoxin-positive.
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Source: Journal of Nephrology - October 17, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lavrek D, Lava SAG, Milani GP, Simonetti GD, Bianchetti MG, Giannini O Tags: J Nephrol Source Type: research