The triad of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) includes:

A Fever, rash, joint pain

B Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury

C Headache, confusion, seizures

D Cough, hemoptysis, hematuria

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

HUS triad: (1) microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (schistocytes), (2) thrombocytopenia, (3) AKI. Most common in children after E. coli O157:H7 (Shiga toxin). Treatment: supportive, dialysis if needed.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The triad of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) includes:" is Option B: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury.

The other options — A) Fever, rash, joint pain, C) Headache, confusion, seizures, D) Cough, hemoptysis, hematuria — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: HUS triad: (1) microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (schistocytes), (2) thrombocytopenia, (3) AKI. Most common in children after E. coli O157:H7 (Shiga toxin). Treatment: supportive, dialysis if needed.

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The triad of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) includes:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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