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27-04-2024 | Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | Research Letter

Breastfeeding and hemolytic uremic syndrome

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To date, many studies have reported identifying risk factors for the progression of STEC infection to HUS. Young age, female sex, STEC serotype encoding only Shiga toxin 2, and use of antibiotics are reported as risk factors for progression to HUS [1]. A protective effect of probiotics, frequently prescribed, has been assumed [2]. …

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Title: Breastfeeding and hemolytic uremic syndrome
Publication date: 27-04-2024
Keyword: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Published in: Pediatric Nephrology
Print ISSN: 0931-041X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-198X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-024-06359-9

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