Hemolytic-uremic syndrome: 24 years' experience of a pediatric nephrology unit.

Ana Sofia Vilardouro Joana Cachão Márcia Rodrigues Filipa Durão Patrícia Costa-Reis Ana Rita Sandes José Esteves da Silva Leonor Reis Boto Rosário Stone

Published in: Jornal brasileiro de nefrologia : 'orgao oficial de Sociedades Brasileira e Latino-Americana de Nefrologia (2022)

These results reflect the lack of infectious outbreaks in Portugal and the improvement on etiological identification since genetic testing was introduced. The majority of patients developed sequels and mortality was similar to that of other countries. HUS patients should be managed in centers with intensive care and pediatric nephrology with capacity for diagnosis, etiological investigation, and adequate treatment. Long-term follow-up is essential.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
type diabetes
risk factors
combination therapy