Thrombotic Microangiopathy (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura)

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What are the causes of HUS in children and adults?

  • Children

    • Gastroenteritis (verotoxin producing E. coli)

    • Viral URTI

  • Adults

    • Associated with complications of pregnancy or post-partum period

    • Use of contraceptives / chemotherapeutic / immunosuppressive drugs

    • Systemic diseases such as scleroderma, SLE, and malignant HTN

Category: Pathology Notes

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