Hemolytic-uremic syndrome

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a rare systemic condition that affects renal functioning and can develop into a life threatening disease with lasting complications. HUS is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (destruction of red blood cells due to damage of small blood vessels), thrombocytopenia (an abnormal drop in platelet count) and impaired renal function (Nayer, A. & Asif, A., 2013). HUS can often onset after an infection of Escherichia coli which is a Shiga toxin-producing bacteria. There are two types of Shiga toxins that can lead to HUS, Shiga Toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga Toxin 2 (Stx2). There have been structural differences found between the two types as well as evidence to show that type 2 Stx causes more harmful kidney…

Most infections with E. coli O157:H7 are diagnosed by consuming undercooked meat contaminated with the bacteria. An infection with E. coli O157:H7 initially begins with abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea that develops into severe bloody diarrhea within days (Shewdlow 2015). Essentially, E. coli O157:H7 can lead to anemia, kidney failure, and eventually death. In some people, specifically infants under the age of five and the elderly, the infection can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, which…

belly pain, non-bloody diarrhea that worsens over several days.”(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). STEC can also cause nausea, low grade fever, vomiting and fatigue. These symptoms last 8-10 days. “Non-specific supportive therapy, including hydration, is important. Antibiotics should not be used to treat this infection. There is no evidence that treatment with antibiotics is helpful, and taking antibiotics may increase the risk for HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome), a…

(Scallan 2011). E. coli O157:H7 produces a harmful toxin called Shiga toxin which can be tested for in the stools of an infected individual .Shiga-toxin E. coli (STEC) tends to be more severe than the other types of E. coli that mainly cause illness instead of hospitalizations or death (USDHHS2014). The onset of symptoms for E. coli O157:H7 can be from 12-72 hours after consumption of the contaminated food (DOHDC 2014). Symptoms include fever, abdominal spasms, shivering, aqueous diarrhea,…

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Lower doses over a longer time are recommended in such patients. Breast feeding mothers should consult the physician and take this medicine only after their approval. A good thing about this drug is that it can be used even by patients who have hepatic insufficiency. Allergic potential is also considerably low for Valacyclovir. There are no remarkable drug-drug or drug-food interactions noticed with this medicine. If you are an HIV patient, you may face certain adverse effects like thrombotic…

Labor Day weekend, according to the girl’s uncle, who spoke with Food Safety News. Serena Profitt of Otis, OR, died Monday at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. Her symptoms of E. coli infection first appeared around Aug. 29 with bouts of diarrhea, said Travis Profitt, Serena’s uncle. A spokesman for the Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department said that health officials are not ready to announce a cause of death because they have not completed all laboratory testing on the…

However, in rare cases some people can develop lasting problems, such as arthritis, irritation of the eyes, painful urination, or a kidney problem called hemolytic-uremic syndrome. HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS Drinking Drink enough fluids to keep your urine clear or pale yellow. This helps prevent dehydration. If you are dehydrated, ask your caregiver for specific rehydration instructions. Signs of dehydration include: Thirst. Dry lips or mouth. Dark urine. Headache. …

Brenda Arambula Health Science Technology 3/4/2016 INTRODUCTION Escherichia Coli most known as (E.Coli) is a bacteria that normally gets into your intestine of humans and sometimes even warm blooded animals .Some of the E.Coli are even capable of causing diseases with conditions that can harm your…

coli is the known culprit of three infections in the human body, urinary tract infections, neonatal meningitis and intestinal diseases. There are 5 classes that cause intestinal disease, ETEC, ETIC, EHEC, and EAggEC. EHEC is the most common, and has symptoms easily distinguishable from the others. The antigenic types of E. coli are based on 3 antigens; O, H and K. These antigens are proteins our body distinguishes as foreign, and our body’s immune response responds to rid of the foreign bodies.…