--- title: HUS and Kidney Transplantation date: 2021-01-24T15:04:00-08:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/about-hus-kidney-transplantation" section: Resource Library --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome) / # HUS and Kidney Transplantation ### Kidney transplants result in better lifestyle, longer survival, and better health for HUS patients. The optimal treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) after HUS remains kidney transplantation—it results in improved quality of life, longer survival, and better health than does dialysis. However, a kidney transplant is not a “cure.” It rarely lasts for a lifetime and several transplants may be necessary. If the patient has been followed and monitored during the course of progressive kidney failure, and if a related living donor (LRD) is available, the transplant can be timed to occur just as the patient is entering ESKD (i.e. a “pre-emptive” transplant). If not, the patient begins dialysis and is placed on the cadaver waiting list for a donor kidney. Children receive special consideration for kidney transplant and do not have to wait as long as adults. ![](https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/abouthuscom-images/outbreaks/image7.png) [ Next: HUS Research › ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/hus-research) ### More Information [August 23, 2023 ###### Listeria outbreak: Three die after drinking contaminated milkshakes Three people have died, and three others are in hospital after drinking milkshakes contaminated with listeria bacteria in the US state of Washington, health officials say. Marler Clark, the Listeria ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/listeria-outbreak-three-die-after-drinking-contaminated-milkshakes) [July 12, 2023 ###### 2011 Listeria outbreaks linked to cantaloupes: A history A total of 148 persons infected with any of the five outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes were reported to the CDC from 28 states. The number of infected persons identified ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/2011-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-cantaloupes-a-history) [May 20, 2023 ###### A quick look at the 2018 Hepatitis A outbreak Litigation proceeded in a Virginia state court against Tropical Smoothie and the strawberry supply chain. 134 people with Hepatitis A were reported from nine states, including: Arkansas (1), California (1) ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/a-quick-look-at-the-2018-hepatitis-a-outbreak) [March 26, 2023 ###### Listeria linked to yogurt prompts recall Clio Snacks of Piscataway, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling 581 cases of its Strawberry Granola & Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/listeria-linked-to-yogurt-prompts-recall) [1. View all ](/news_events/outbreaks?illness=e-coli&year=all) ## All Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Resources [###### Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/about-hus) [###### Symptoms of HUS ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/hus-symptoms-risks) [###### Treatment for HUS ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/hus-treatment) [###### HUS Outcomes ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/about-hus-outcomes) [###### HUS and Kidney Transplantation ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/about-hus-kidney-transplantation) [###### HUS Research ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/hus-research) [###### HUS References ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome/hus-references) ### Other foodborne illnesses [E. coli](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli) [Salmonella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/salmonella) [Listeria](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria) [Hepatitis A](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hepatitis-a) [Reactive Arthritis](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/reactive-arthritis) [Guillain-Barre Syndrome](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/guillain-barre-syndrome) [Irritable Bowel Syndrome](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/irritable-bowel-syndrome) [Norovirus](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/norovirus) [Botulism](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/botulism) [Campylobacter](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/campylobacter) [Shigella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/shigella) [Cyclospora](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/cyclospora)