Twelve years old girl who died from haemolytic uraemic syndrome (hus) on post mortem neuropathological examination showed cerebral purpura and demyelination focus with glial-mesenchymal reaction. The problem with factor is responsible for cerebral lesions, direct allergic reaction causing hus or uraemia in consequence of acute renal failure but also activating allergic processes, is discussed.
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