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'''Hemolytic-uremic syndrome''' ('''HUS''') is a group of [[blood disorders]] characterized by low red b Hemolytic-uremic syndrome is pronounced as hee-muh-lit-ik yoo-ree-mik sin-drohm.

'''Schistocyte''' (pronounced: /ˈʃɪstəsaɪt/) is a term used in [[hematology]] to describe a fragmented part of a red blood cell. The term ...cytopenic purpura]] (TTP) and [[Hemolytic-uremic syndrome|hemolytic-uremic syndrome]] (HUS).

'''Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome''' ...rome''' ('''HUS''') is a complex condition characterized by the triad of [[hemolytic anemia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], and [[acute kidney injury]]. Pronounced as

...''bloody diarrhea''', is an acute form of [[gastroenteritis]] that results in stool mixed with blood and is often linked to abdominal pain. The condition ..., and fever. In severe cases, the condition can lead to [[hemolytic uremic syndrome]], a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.

...a [[fluoroquinolone]] [[antibiotic]] that was removed from the U.S. market in 1992 due to serious adverse effects. ...mical structure of the drug. The "-floxacin" suffix is common to all drugs in the fluoroquinolone class.

...opathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and organ damage by thrombosis in capillaries and arterioles. ...uding [[Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura]] (TTP) and [[Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome]] (HUS), which are characterized by the presence of small blood clots that

'''Coli''' (pronounced: /ˈkoʊlaɪ/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to bacteria of the genus ''Escherichia'', partic ...strains are harmless, but some serotypes can cause serious food poisoning in humans.

== Hemolytic == '''Hemolytic''' (pronunciation: /hɪˈmɒlɪtɪk/) is a term derived from the Greek word

...ch as [[dehydration]], [[hemolytic uremic syndrome]], and [[Guillain-Barré syndrome]]. ...are, including rehydration and electrolyte replacement. In severe cases or in individuals with weakened immune systems, [[antibiotics]] may be prescribed

...crisis that occurred in the town of [[Walkerton]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] in May 2000. The outbreak was caused by contamination of the town's water supp ...k" is used in [[epidemiology]] to describe the occurrence of disease cases in a population at a rate that exceeds what is expected.

...ient amounts of a protein known as CD55. This protein plays a crucial role in the immune system, helping to protect cells from being destroyed by the bod ...eviation for "Cluster of Differentiation 55", a classification system used in immunology to identify specific types of cells and the proteins they produc

...on of [[red blood cells]]. This process can occur naturally in the body or in a laboratory setting. ...symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and jaundice. In severe cases, haemolysis can lead to complications such as [[anemia]], [[ki

...ns, Factor VIII is encoded by the ''F8'' gene. Defects in this gene result in [[hemophilia A]], a recessive X-linked coagulation disorder. Factor VIII is produced in liver sinusoidal cells and endothelial cells outside of the liver throughou

...In severe cases, symptoms may include [[dehydration]], [[hemolytic uremic syndrome]], and even death.

...In severe cases, symptoms may include [[Dehydration]], [[Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome]], and even death.

...əˈpæ.θi/) is a pathological condition that affects the small blood vessels in the body. The term is derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small, ...to the walls of small blood vessels. This damage can lead to complications in various parts of the body, depending on the vessels affected.

...bacteria that do not produce gas. They are similar to [[Escherichia coli]] in their biochemical characteristics and can be differentiated only by their p ...disease in primates, but not in other mammals. It is only naturally found in humans and gorillas.

'''Enterotoxin''' (pronounced: en-ter-oh-tox-in) is a type of [[toxin]] produced by certain bacteria, such as [[Staphylococ ...his toxin causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, leading to dehydration and, in severe cases, death.

...implicated in a variety of diseases, including [[atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome]] (aHUS), [[age-related macular degeneration]] (AMD), and [[C3 glomerulopat