E. Coli Patients Suffer from HUS
When referring to the dangers of E. coli infection, the potentially lethal 0157:H7 strain often creates the biggest clout because it can lead to a very dangerous condition called Hemolytic Uremic Sydrome (HUS). HUS is characterized by damage and destruction of the red blood cells, which leads to a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells (a condition called anemia), blood clots, and damage to blood vessel walls. In the most severe cases, HUS can include damage to the kidneys, which can lead
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