Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is collection of signs/symtoms of disease which is most often caused by Escherichia E.coli negatively stained coli 0157:H7 strain. HUS can affect either children and adults. In children, HUS is the common cause of acute renal failure (ARF) as the incidence is increasing worldwide. Below we provide you with informations about HUS especially in accordance with the affect to our children.

You will find that the content of the article below is in frequently asked questions about HUS and your child. There are questions such as What is HUS, What are the signs of HUS, What problems can happen with HUS, How serious is HUS to my child, What type of treatment should be for the child, The Lab results to decide to put our child on dialysis, When will our child no longer needs dialysis, How will we know our child is getting better, and What are the long-term problems after HUS.

The answers of those HUS and children common questions are given in clear and brief explanations by The Department of Nephrology/Gastroenterology Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington in a hand out that you can download in pdf filetype. Complete your read of HUS handout here.