Abstract

CASTRO-GOMEZ, Daniel Arlett et al. Hemolytic uremic syndrome and fulminant hepatic failure by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Rev. mex. pediatr. [online]. 2021, vol.88, n.1, pp.18-21.  Epub Oct 25, 2021. ISSN 0035-0052.  https://doi.org/10.35366/99414.

We present the case of a 23-month-old preschool with complicated pneumonia who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with fulminant liver failure. The patient died five days after admission. The etiological agent was Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is very rare in this syndrome.

Keywords : Hemolytic uremic syndrome; Streptococcus pneumoniae; kidney failure; liver failure; children.