Hemolytic uremic syndrome related to Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli with encephalitis hiding a human herpesvirus-6 infection: a case report
ConclusionWe report this uncommon case of Shiga-like toxin-producingEscherichia coli hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with a severe human herpesvirus-6 infection. Secondary isolated pericardial effusion and atypical neurological involvement are uncommon in Shiga-like toxin-producingEscherichia coli hemolytic uremic syndrome and should lead the physician to perform additional investigations.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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