The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 2 , Pages 113-114 , August 2007

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Streptococcus Pneumoniae: Improving our Understanding

  • Denis F. Geary, MB, MRCP, FRCPC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Denis F. Geary, Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, 555 University Ave, Elm Wing, Room 5264, Toronto, Ontario M5G1X8, Canada.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00397-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.04.057

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 2 , Pages 113-114 , August 2007

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