What is hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)?

 

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects children under the age of 10. It is often characterized by:

  • Damage to the lining of blood vessel walls
  • Destruction of red blood cells
  • Kidney failure

According to the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) about one-third of adults with hemolytic uremic syndrome have abnormal kidney function many years later, with some individuals requiring long-term dialysis.

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