Hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus

Pediatr Nephrol. 2003 Sep;18(9):949-51. doi: 10.1007/s00467-003-1191-4. Epub 2003 Jun 26.

Abstract

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABS) hemorrhagic colitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes is extremely rare and its association with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children has not been described. We report a 9-year-old white male who developed biopsy-proven HUS while continuing to have GABS-positive bloody diarrhea. Renal function deteriorated rapidly requiring intermittent hemodialysis. Three months following discharge, his renal function is normal for age except for significant proteinuria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Colitis / microbiology
  • Diarrhea / microbiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / microbiology
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / microbiology*
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / pathology
  • Humans
  • Kidney / microbiology
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Streptococcal Infections / complications*
  • Streptococcus pyogenes*