Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is the name given to a group of illnesses that in some cases can lead to acute kidney failure in children. The name consists of medical terms describing the symptoms:
Haemolytic = destruction of red blood cells
Uraemic = build up of waste substances in the blood
Syndrome = collection of symptoms seen together
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