An Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O104:H4 Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Germany: Presentation and Short-term Outcome in Children

Abstract

E. coli O104:H4 caused the largest HUS outbreak in children reported in detail to date and most patients received supportive treatment only. Initial morbidity, as well as short-term outcome, due to this pathogen, is comparable to previous pediatric series of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli HUS.