Therapeutic plasma exchange in Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: A case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa L. Petras ◽  
Nancy M. Dunbar ◽  
James J. Filiano ◽  
Matthew S. Braga ◽  
Michael C. Chobanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Streptococcus Pneumoniae ◽  
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Plasma Exchange ◽  
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange ◽  
Uremic Syndrome

Postpartum atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome successfully treated with plasma exchange therapy: A case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Masahiko Chiga ◽  
Munekage Yamaguchi ◽  
Yoshinori Okamura ◽  
Ritsuo Honda ◽  
Takashi Ohba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Plasma Exchange ◽  
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Plasma Exchange Therapy ◽  
Uremic Syndrome

scholarly journals Pediatric Pneumococcal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Treated with Sequence Tandem Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. e221-e223
Author(s):  
Josko Markic ◽  
Branka Polic ◽  
Tanja Kovacevic ◽  
Marijana Rogulj ◽  
Tatjana Catipovic Ardalic
Keyword(s):  
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Plasma Exchange ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Pneumococcal Vaccination ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Course Of Illness ◽  
Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration ◽  
Uremic Syndrome

AbstractHemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury. Approximately 5% of HUS cases are associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae infections (pHUS). Treatment includes supportive care with appropriate antimicrobial therapy, fluid and blood product resuscitation, and renal replacement therapy. We presented a case of a 22-month-old previously healthy girl, who was hospitalized at University Hospital of Split. Left-sided pneumonia and sepsis caused by S. pneumoniae were confirmed. The course of illness was complicated with development of pHUS. Since the pathogenesis of pHUS is only partially understood, the treatment remains controversial. Our patient was successfully treated with daily sequence tandem continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration and therapeutic plasma exchange with albumins, along with other supportive measures. Therefore, in our opinion, plasmapheresis should be considered as a part of standard treatment of children with pHUS. Additionally, the incidence of pHUS appears to be increasing. S. pneumoniae is a particularly important among pediatric pathogens and it can cause wide spectrum of illnesses. Therefore, due to the significant burden of invasive pneumococcal disease, pneumococcal vaccination should be encouraged.

scholarly journals Dose kidney transplant nephrectomy stop disease progression in plasma exchange resistant post transplant hemolytic uremic syndrome? A case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Sharifipour ◽  
Abbasali Zeraati ◽  
Seyed Seifollah Beladi Mousavi ◽  
Fatemeh Hayati ◽  
Mohsen Tavazoe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Plasma Exchange ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Transplant Nephrectomy

scholarly journals First Successful Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in A 3-Year-5-Month Old Bangladeshi Pae-diatric Patient: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Tamanna Afroz ◽  
Sabina Sultana ◽  
Tangia Muquith ◽  
Md. Mahbub Noor ◽  
Mahfuz Ahmed Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Renal Replacement Therapy ◽  
Plasma Exchange ◽  
The Body ◽  
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange ◽  
Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Common Practices ◽  
Uremic Syndrome ◽  
First Time

Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) has evolved to an accepted therapy for selected indications. The aim is to remove putative disease mediators from the body. It is technically challenging in children but has become increasingly common practices for last several decades. We report a successful case of TPE along with renal replacement therapy in a 3-year-5-month old boy, weighing 15kg, diagnosed as atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). To the best of our knowledge TPE and Haemodialysis for such age and weight was for the first time in Bangladesh.

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