What foodborne pathogens cause Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
The majority of cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in the U.S. are related to an infection of E. coli O157:H7, but there are other pathogens and toxins that can cause Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). Other STEC, such as E. coli O111 and E. coli O124, have been linked to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) as well as bacteria from the Shigella family. In fact, there are instances of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) being caused by other foodborne illness bacteria including Salmonella, Campylobacter and Yersinia.
