Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome associated with a CD46 mutation triggered by Shigella flexneri

We present a case of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) triggered by Shigella flexneri. Of the Shigella species, only S. dysenteriae type 1 is said to produce Shiga toxin and consequently cause HUS. Investigation of the complement system in this patient revealed a CD46 mutation. In individuals with m...

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Autores principales: Brocklebank, Vicky, Wong, Edwin K.S., Fielding, Rick, Goodship, Timothy H.J., Kavanagh, David
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4038258/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24944786
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfu032

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4038258/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24944786
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfu032

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