Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Is Caused by

question 30

Multiple Choice

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is caused by

• A) Escherichia coli O157:H7.
• B) Serratia marcescens.
• C) Proteus mirabilis.
• D) Bacteroides fragilis.
• E) Salmonella typhi.

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Definitions:

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection involving any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, often causing pain and the urgent need to urinate.

Hyaline Casts

Microscopic cylindrical structures found in urine, typically consisting of a mucoprotein secreted by renal tubules, indicative of normal or mild renal irritation.

Irritability

A state of increased sensitivity or reactivity to stimuli, often resulting in quick tempered or grumpy responses.

Ileostomy

A surgical procedure where a piece of the ileum is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall, allowing waste to leave the body.