What are the most serious outcomes resulting from HUS?
Death and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). End-stage kidney disease is the complete, or almost complete failure of the kidneys to function. The kidneys can no longer remove wastes, concentrate urine, and regulate many other important body functions. End-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to function at a level needed for day-to-day life. It usually occurs when chronic kidney disease has worsened to the point at which kidney function is less than 10% of normal. Patients who have reached this stage need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Most people who die or develop ESRD do so during the acute phase of HUS. According to a leading medical journal article, the incidence of death or permanent ESRD from HUS is 12%.
Death and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). End-stage kidney disease is the complete, or almost complete, failure of the kidneys to function. The kidneys can no longer remove wastes, concentrate urine, or regulate many other important body functions. End-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to function at a level needed for day-to-day life. It usually occurs when chronic kidney disease has worsened to the point at which kidney function is less than 10% of normal. Patients who have reached this stage need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Most people who die or develop ESRD do so during the acute phase of HUS. According to a leading medical journal article, the incidence of death or permanent ESRD from HUS is 12%.
