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01-02-2010 | Short Report
Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated haemolytic uremic syndrome following influenza A virus infection
Authors:
Tzu-Hui Lei, Shao-Hsuan Hsia, Chang-Teng Wu, Jainn-Jim Lin
Published in:
European Journal of Pediatrics
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Issue 2/2010
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Abstract
Influenza virus is a seasonal cause of community-acquired pneumonia, and Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most common pathogens causing secondary bacterial pneumonia. S. pneumoniae-induced haemolytic uremic syndrome is an uncommon condition mainly observed in young children. We present a patient who had invasive pneumococcal disease and haemolytic uremic syndrome. Simultaneous viral cultures grew influenza A. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such reported case.