Abstract:Background
Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (P-HUS) is a rare and severe disease. Only a few reports have been published about eculizumab use in P-HUS.
Methods
We analyzed demographic, clinical, and laboratory data of patients with P-HUS from our center.
Results
The cohort consisted of 4 females and 3 males. All patients had pneumonia. Four were given eculizumab (days 1–3). The eculizuma… Show more
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