Understanding the renal pathogenesis of diarrhoea associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome : the role of the podocyte
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is the leading cause of childhood acute kidney injury. It often occurs after a diarrhoeal illness caused by Shiga toxin (Stx) producing bacteria. HUS has significant morbidity and mortality but no direct treatment. The pathogenesis is incompletely understood. Initia...
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University of Bristol
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.618821 |