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Which pathogen is responsible for approximately 90% of the cases of Shiga toxin-associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
Which pathogen is responsible for approximately 90% of the cases of Shiga toxin-associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
- E.coli serotype O157:H7 (correct)
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Salmonella enterica
- Shigella dysenteriae
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA)?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA)?
- Normal creatinine and urea levels (correct)
- Increased levels of LDH
- Severe thrombocytopenia
- Decreased levels of ADAMTS-13
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acquired TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acquired TTP?
- Drugs
- HIV
- Bacterial infection (correct)
- Malignancy
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common laboratory finding in TMA?
Which of the following is NOT a common laboratory finding in TMA?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acquired HUS?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acquired HUS?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of congenital TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of congenital TTP?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of Shiga toxin-associated HUS?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of Shiga toxin-associated HUS?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for immune form of HUS?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for immune form of HUS?
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