Abstract

Case Presentation

Convalescent plasma therapy in aHUS patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Emma Diletta Stea*, Virginia Pronzo, Francesco Pesce, Marco Fiorentino, Adele Mitrotti, Vincenzo Di Leo, Cosma Cortese, Annalisa Casanova, Sebastiano Nestola, Flavia Capaccio and Loreto Gesualdo

Published: 22 April, 2022 | Volume 6 - Issue 1 | Pages: 036-039

Endotheliosis, thrombotic microangiopathy and complement system over activation have been described as pathologic features of tissue damage in the setting of coronavirus disease. Interestingly, complement-mediated cell injury is also a typical feature of atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Indeed, a growing body of literature has described a higher risk of microangiopathy recurrence, in aHUS patients who test positive for SARS-CoV-2. The correct clinical and therapeutic management patients with a history of HUS and SARS-CoV-2 infection is not well established.
We report a case of SARS-CoV-2 infection in an aHUS patient who did not develop a recurrence of the disease and that was successfully treated with convalescent immune plasma therapy.

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Keywords:

aHUS; Complement; Sars-CoV-2; Plasma

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