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Alternate Names : HUS
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
HUS is often suspected after the history and physical exam. A complete blood count, or CBC, can identify low platelet counts or low red blood cell counts, known as anemia. Kidney function tests can detect kidney damage.
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