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Complement-driven hemolytic uremic syndrome. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of complement-driven hemolytic uremic syndrome.. Meningococcaemia = Neisseria meningitidis septicaemia presenting with petechial/purpuric non-blanching rash + fever ± meningitis. Rapidly progressive; mortality 10%. Glass test (rash doe...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)