HUS in Adults
An infection with E coli can also cause HUS in adults. HUS may also be caused by non-bacterial causes that are less common, such as:
Pregnancy
The United States sees about 700-1000 cases of HUS annually, with most cases occurring in children and young adults. It’s every pregnant mother’s worst nightmare – contracting a serious illness while carrying a baby. And though hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) most commonly hits children, it can and will affect some women during pregnancy.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare complication of pregnancy. It happens to one in every 80,000 women who give birth. It affects mostly young women (under the age of 25) and its symptoms can be very serious, even life threatening. There are several medications that can be taken to reduce the severity of hemolytic uremic syndrome or reduce risk in the cases of pregnant women.