Review
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World J Nephrol. Aug 6, 2013; 2(3): 56-76
Published online Aug 6, 2013. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v2.i3.56
Table 1 Classification of Hemolytic uremic syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and related disorders
Etiology identifiedEtiology unknown
HUS infection-inducedHIV infection
(1) Shiga and shiga-like toxin producing bacteria, Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli, Shigella dysenteriae type 1 (2) Streptococcus pneumoniae
HUS induced by disorders of complement regulationMalignancy, cancer chemotherapy, ionizing radiation
(1) Genetic (2) Acquired
ADAMTS13 deficiency (1) Genetic (2) AcquiredCalcineurin inhibitors and transplantation
Defective cobalamin metabolismPregnancy, HELLP syndrome, contraceptive pill
Systemic lupus erythematosus, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome
Glomerulopathy
Drug induced