Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 6: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the condition. Type 6 is linked to a genetic defect on chromosome 20p11.2. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 6 is available below.
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Prognosis for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 6: The condition has the potential to be life-threatening and hence accurate diagnoses and appropriate supportive treatment needs to be delivered in a timely manner in order to prevent serious complications.
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