Shiga toxin-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome
ORPHA:90038· ICD-10 D58.8
Definition
A rare thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by mechanical hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal dysfunction that is usually associated with prodromal enteritis caused by Shigella dysentriae type 1 or E. Coli.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- All ages