Hemolytic uremic syndrome happens when the kidney’s small blood vessels become inflamed and damaged. This damage may develop clots in the vessels, causing low platelet and red blood cell levels. Additionally, the clots block the kidney’s filtering system, leading to kidney failure, which is a severe life-threatening disease.
Moreover, the hemolytic uremic syndrome is caused by other infections, including pneumococcal bacteria, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza, certain medications, pregnancy complications, health conditions, and gene mutations.