Hypertension and mild chronic kidney disease persist following severe haemolytic uraemic syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> O104:H4 in adults

Abstract

Although shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)-HUS induced by O104:H4 was a life-threatening acute disease, follow-up showed a good recovery of organ function in all patients. Whereas kidney function recovered even after longer duration of dialysis, chronic hypertension developed after severe HUS with neurological symptoms and could not be prevented by the extended therapy.