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5 Facts you should know about
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
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aHUS is usually caused by chronic, uncontrolled activation of the complement system
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The disease affects both children and adults and is characterized by systemic thrombotic microangiopathy
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Clinical signs and symptoms of complement-mediated TMA can include abdominal pain, confusion, fatigue, edema, nausea/vomiting, and diarrhea
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Patients with aHUS often present with an abrupt onset of systemic signs and symptoms such as acute kidney failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, or pancreatitis
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aHUS can be inherited or acquired and does not appear to vary by race, gender, or geographic area
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