Anti-factor H autoantibody-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: the earlier diagnosed and treated, the better (Commentary)

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) secondary to anti-factor H autoantibodies has a poor prognosis. The study by Sinha et al. of a large cohort of Indian children makes a substantial contribution to improved management of this form of HUS by showing that standardized titration of anti-factor H autoantibodies is applicable worldwide and that early treatment initiation and guidance of maintenance treatment by autoantibody titer monitoring significantly improve outcomes.

 

 Authors: Chantal Loirat and V?ronique Fr?meaux-Bacchi

Reference: Kidney Int 85: 1019-1022; doi:10.1038/ki.2013.447


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