Abstract
Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae is an infreqüent casual agent of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) with more severity than classic HUS. Case report: We present two patients with pneumococcal pneumonia and empyema who developed HUS. One patient the renal function returned to normal and the other needed a renal transplantation. Conclusion: Pneumococcal invasive disease may be a cause of severe HUS, so a high index of suspicion is mandatory to prompt appropriate diagnosis and management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 269-272 |
Journal | Anales de Pediatría |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- Empyema
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Invasive pneumococcal disease
- Renal transplantation
- Streptococcus pneumoniae