Which condition is characterized by a history of bloody diarrhea,fever,abdominal pain,and low hemoglobin and platelet counts?
A) Acute viral gastroenteritis
B) Acute glomerulonephritis
C) Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
D) Acute nephrotic syndrome

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Hemolytic-uremic syndrome is an acute disorder characterized by anemia,thrombocytopenia,and acute renal failure.Most affected children have a history of gastrointestinal symptoms,including bloody diarrhea.Anemia and thrombocytopenia are not associated with acute gastroenteritis.The symptoms described are not suggestive of acute glomerulonephritis.The symptoms described are not suggestive of nephrotic syndrome.

Which Condition Is Characterized by a History of Bloody Diarrhea,fever,abdominal