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Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a newly recognized hematologic manifestation of HIV infection that may be triggered by local or systemic infections as well as by immunological disorders. We report the case of a 36-year-old HIV-positive man, an intravenous drug abuser who developed HUS during an episode of acute pancreatitis. Hematologic and clinical improvement occurred following 2 weeks of nonaggressive therapy including vitamin E and fresh-frozen plasma.
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Marti, A.C., Martin, J., Pérez-Payá, A. et al. Hemolytic-uremic syndrome associated with pancreatitis in an HIV-positive patient. Ann Hematol 65, 236–237 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01703952
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