Which statements are true regarding hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)? (Select all that apply.)
A) Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia characterizes HUS.
B) Thrombocytopenia is a comorbid condition.
C) Wilms tumors are often the trigger for HUS.
D) HUS is the most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.
E) HUS is chronic in nature.

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HUS is an acute disorder characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia and is the most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.Wilms tumors are not necessarily associated with this disorder.

Which Statements Are True Regarding Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)? (Select