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Does parenteral volume expansion improve outcomes in children infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7?

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boxed-textAke JA et al. (2005) Relative nephroprotection during Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections: association with intravenous volume expansion. Pediatrics 115: e673–e680

In appropriate cases, and with monitoring for hypertension, pulmonary edema and altered serum sodium levels, early intravenous fluid therapy in diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome can prevent oliguria

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