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HUSHaemolytic-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. | ||