About the Disease

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when damaged red blood cells form clots and cause a life-threatening kidney injury. Subtypes include: shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) hemolytic uremic syndrome (typical), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, and streptococcal pneumonia associated hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Source: National Institutes of Health

Related Organizations

Diagnosis Codes

ICD-10: D59.30, D59.31, D59.32, D59.39

Clinical Trials

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Alliance Partners

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