Pediatric hemolytic-uremic syndrome

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a primarily renal complication of infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Although rare, it is a serious condition that primarily affects young children.

Our Mission

  • To conduct epidemiological surveillance of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome

  • Detecting outbreaks and guiding control measures

  • Informing the general public about preventive measures

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Risk factors for the development of hemolytic-uremic syndromes associated with infection by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in children under 15 years of age in France. A national case-control study, 2000–2001

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Outbreaks of foodborne illness

thematic dossier

A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as the occurrence of at least two cases with similar symptoms—typically gastrointestinal—that can be traced to a single food source. In France, such...

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