An outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O104:H4 hemolytic uremic syndrome in Germany: presentation and short-term outcome in children.
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Abstract
In May and June 2011 the largest known outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) occurred in northern Germany. Because, quite unusually, a large number of adults was affected and the causative Escherichia coli strain, serotype O104:H4, showed an atypical virulence factor pattern, it was speculated that this outbreak was associated with an aggressive course and an unfavorable prognosis also in children.
Bibliografische Daten
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
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| Aufsatznummer | 6 |
| ISSN | 1058-4838 |
| Status | Veröffentlicht - 2012 |
| pubmed | 22670043 |
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