HUS

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a microangiopathic hemolytic anemia that is characterized by Renal failure (uremia) and thrombocytopenia. Mostly seen in children and preceded by diarrhea caused by E. coli O157:H7. Similar to TTP remember the mneumonic "Brain FART" which is Brain for neurologic problems (more commonly associated with TTP than HUS), F for Fever, A for Anemia, R for Renal failure (more commonly associated with HUS than TTP), and T for Thrombocytopenia.