Hemolytic uremic syndrome outbreak in Turkey in 2011

摘要

To the Editor,I was pleased to read Ekinci et al.'s paper entitled "Hemolytic uremic syndrome outbreak in Turkey in 2011", which indicates that several groups from different parts of the country were able to plan and accomplish this nice study (2013; 55: 246-252).I would like to mention a few points related to this study. I believe Shiga-like toxin in stool has a prime importance, similar to that of CD34. When antibodies to Shiga-like toxin are produced, it can affect several cells in the body, which might reflect involvement of several tissues and organs in this disorder.