Fatal case of hemolytic-uremic syndrome in an adult due to a rare serogroup O91 Entero hemorrhagic Escherichia coli associated with a Clostridium difficile infection. More than meets the eye
Abstract
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome due to enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, belonging to serogroup O91 has
rarely been described. We report here a case of post-diarrheal HUS due to EHEC O91 in an elderly patient
for whom diagnosis was delayed given a previously diagnosed C. difficile infection. This case highlights
the usefulness of Shiga-toxin detection.
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