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

Kidney Int. 2014 May;85(5):1019-22. doi: 10.1038/ki.2013.447.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Autoantibodies / blood*
  • Blood Proteins / immunology*
  • Complement C3b Inactivator Proteins / immunology*
  • Female
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Plasma Exchange*
  • Time-to-Treatment*

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Blood Proteins
  • CFHR1 protein, human
  • CFHR3 protein, human
  • Complement C3b Inactivator Proteins
  • Immunosuppressive Agents