What information does the student learn about hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)? (Select all that apply.)
A)Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia characterizes HUS.
B)Thrombocytopenia is a comorbid condition.
C)Wilms tumors are often the trigger for HUS.
D)Most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.
E)HUS is chronic in nature.

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HUS is an acute disorder characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia and is the most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children. Wilms tumors are not necessarily associated with this disorder.

What Information Does the Student Learn About Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome