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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome following Shigella dysenteriae type 1 outbreak in Zimbabwe: a clinical experience

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posted on 2024-09-05, 23:25 authored by K.J. Nathoo, J.A. Sanders, S. Siziya, C. Mucheche
Shigella dysenteriae type 1 related dysentery outbreak in Zimbabwe at the end of 1992 has been associated with an increase in the frequency of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). In order to document this new clinical experience a retrospective study was undertaken to document clinical and laboratory features, treatment and outcome of children with HUS.

A CAJM article on dysentry outbreak in Zimbabwe.

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Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe

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Nathoo, K.J. [et al ] (1995) Haemolytic uraemic syndrome following Shigella dysenteriae type 1 outbreak in Zimbabwe: a clinical experience, CAJM vol. 41, no.9. Harare, Avondale: CAJM.

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University of Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

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en

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0008-9176

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