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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.

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