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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 | Issue 2/2010

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.

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Title: Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated haemolytic uremic syndrome following influenza A virus infection
Authors: Tzu-Hui Lei
Shao-Hsuan Hsia
Chang-Teng Wu
Jainn-Jim Lin
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-009-1081-2

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Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated haemolytic uremic syndrome following influenza A virus infection

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