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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)


HUS in Washington State
Hemolytic uremic syndrome first became a notifiable condition in Washington in December 2000. Since then, 1–6 cases have been reported to DOH per year.  Cases with HUS and a confirmed agent are reported under the specific agent.  Cases with HUS and diarrhea without a confirmed agent are reported as suspect enterohemorrhagic E. coli.

Purpose of Reporting and Surveillance

  • To identify hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases as possible indicators of E. coli O157:H7 cases in the community, since HUS is a severe complication of infection with E. coli O157:H7 or less commonly other pathogens.

  • To identify outbreaks and potential sources of ongoing transmission, and to prevent further transmission from such sources.

  • To educate people about how to reduce their risk of infection.

Legal Reporting Requirements

  • Health care providers: immediately notifiable to local health jurisdiction.

  • Hospitals: immediately notifiable to local health jurisdiction.

  • Laboratories: no requirements for reporting.

  • Local health jurisdiction: immediately notifiable to Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (1-877-539-4344).

Last update
Oct. 2007

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Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Office of Epidemiology
Washington State Department of Health
MS: K17-9, 1610 NE 150th St.
Shoreline, WA 98155-9701

Consultation and technical assistance are available to local health jurisdictions in Washington State:
Phone (206) 418-5500

FAX (206) 418-5515

24-hour contact (inside Washington State only)  1-877-539-4344

Washington residents can contact their local health jurisdictions for assistance


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