Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in the Setting of Acute Clostridium difficile Colitis

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. HUS can be secondary to multiple etiologies such as infections, medications, and immune processes. A rare, yet significant, etiology of HUS includes acute Clostridium difficile colitis. Here, we present a case of atypical HUS secondary to acute C. difficile colitis, successfully treated with hemodialysis and systemic corticosteroids. It is imperative that clinicians are cognizant of C. difficile-associated HUS given the overall rising incidence of acute C. difficile infections.

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