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• “More Infections Often Tied to Food According to WHO, of more than 1,600 people sickened by this E. coli strain, 499 developed a rare and potentially fatal kidney-failure complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome—a complication that can shut down the kidneys and normally occurs in only a small percentage of people sickened during an E. coli outbreak.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Rare Germ Drives Outbreak

• “A few develop complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal condition that causes renal failure.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Infections Often Tied to Food

• “The Stockholm-based group said infected patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome HUS, a potentially fatal condition afflicting the kidneys, blood and central nervous system.”

  Voice of America: E. Coli Outbreak Kills 14 in Germany

• “On November 22, 1916, Jack London died of gastrointestinal uremic poisoning.”

  A Short Jack London Biography

• “Young children and the elderly are at highest risk for a potentially life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome HUS, which includes kidney failure.”

  The Huffington Post: William Marler: What's Up With Nuts?

• “Had they said, "He inadvertently took an overdose of morphine, which in combination with his uremic condition triggered a coma and subsequent death," we would have to admit to that possiblity, since no one was present at the time.”

  Did Jack London Commit Suicide?

• “In children, O157 may lead to a severe, sometimes fatal kidney disease called HUS (hemolytic-uremic syndrome).”

  FDA investigating E. coli in Arizona after lettuce recall hits 23 states

• “The three patients with life-threatening symptoms were diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause bleeding in the brain or kidneys.”

  FDA investigating E. coli in Arizona after lettuce recall hits 23 states

• “After surviving two divorces, the suicide of her second husband, and public scandal, she died of uremic poisoning at the age of 26.”

  Born on March 3 | myFiveBest

• “Of the four suspected U.S. cases, three people–two adult women and one man—are in the hospital with hemolytic uremic syndrome, Dr. Braden said.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Europe's E. Coli Cases Rise

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