Which of the following statements is not true regarding hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by progressive renal failure that is associated with microangiopathic (nonimmune, Coombs-negative) In hemolytic uremic syndrome coomb&;s test is usually negative except if associated with s.pneumoniae. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
It is a microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
Thrombocytopenia and schistocytes are seen in the peripheral blood smear
Remal insufficiency is a complication
Direct coombs test is positive
Hematology