| Title
of the article |
Streptococcus pneumoniae--associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: classification and the emergence of serotype 19A.
|
| Authors |
Copelovitch L, Kaplan BS. |
| Journal
|
Pediatrics. 2010 Jan;125(1):e174-82. Epub 2009 Dec 21. |
| Subject
Consultant |
P. Barany |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
** |
| Comments |
Streptococcus pneumoniae–associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) may be an underrecognized but rare life-threatening condition that mainly affects small children. This paper discusses the definitions and the management of pneumococcal HUS. |
