Hemolytic uremic syndrome: (A) Most commonly caused by verocytogenic E.Coli, (B) Causes mild to severe coombs positive hemolytic anemia, (C) Recurrences rare, (D) Transient thrombocytopenia
Answer is B. Hemolytic uremic syndrome: Caused by deficiencies of complement regulatory proteins or agents that damage endothelial cells, such as a Shiga-like toxin elaborated by E. coli strain O157:H7. The endothelial injury initiates platelet activation, platelet aggregation, and microvascular thrombosis. Ref: ROBBINS BASIC PATHOLOGY 10th ed Pg no: 491