What information does the student learn about hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)?
a. Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia characterizes HUS.
b. Thrombocytopenia is a comorbid condition.
c. Wilms tumors are often the trigger for HUS.
d. Most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.
e. HUS is chronic in nature
Ans:
a. Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia characterizes HUS.
b. Thrombocytopenia is a comorbid condition.
d. Most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.
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