Which of the following statements is not true regarding hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
Correct Answer: Direct coombs test is positive
Description: Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by progressive renal failure that is associated with microangiopathic (nonimmune, Coombs-negative) In hemolytic uremic syndrome coomb&;s test is usually negative except if associated with s.pneumoniae. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
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