A child presents to the hospital emergency department with clinical findings of bloody diarrhea and fever. Laboratory findings reveal an elevated neutrophil count, increased C-reactive protein, thrombocytopenia, and a decreased haptoglobin
With what diagnosis are these findings associated ?
a. TTP
b. HUS
c. DIC
d. HELLP syndrome
Correct Answer: B
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