Haemolytic-Uraemic Syndrome (HUS) is a group of blood disorders mainly affecting infants and children.
HUS is characterised by low red blood cells, AKI, and low platelets. Bloody diarrhoea is a common early symptom - kidney problems and low platelets then occur as the diarrhoea is improving.
Most cases occur after infectious diarrhoea due to E. coli O157:H7.