D-plus hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS): A rare condition where gastroenteritis involving bloody diarrhea is caused by a bacteria (usually E.Coli) which leads to toxins being present in the blood. These circulating toxins affect red blood cells, kidneys and occasionally even the brain. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of D-plus hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS) is available below.
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