Most common cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome is –
Correct Answer: E.coli
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., E.coli Etiology of HUS HUS usually follows an episode of acute gastroenteritis. o Less commonly, patient may present after an upper respiratory tract infection. o The organisms responsible are - E.coli (most common) EHEC (shiga toxin producing) Salmonella Shigella dysenteriae Streptococcus pneumoniae Baonella Campylobacter Viruses (Coxsackie virus, echovirus, influenza, varicella, HIV, EBV).
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