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==Complications==
==Complications==
About one-third of persons with ''hemolytic-uremic syndrome'' have abnormal kidney function many years later, and a few require long-term [[dialysis]]. Another 8% of persons with hemolytic uremic syndrome have other lifelong complications, such as [[high blood pressure]], [[seizure]]s, [[blindness]], [[paralysis]], and the effects of having part of their [[Colon (anatomy)|colon]] removed.


==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
With aggressive treatment > 90% survive acute phase. About 9% may develop end stage renal disease. The overall mortality rate from HUS is 5-15%. Older children and adults have a worse prognosis.<ref>{{cite book | author = Chu P, Hemphill RR  | year = 2004  | title =  Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide  | chapter = 222: Acuired hemolytic anemia | editor = Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS | edition = 6th Edition  | publisher = McGraw-Hill | location = New York, NY}} ISBN 0-07-138875-3</ref>


==References==
==References==

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