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Reye syndrome primarily strikes children and adolescents who have recently recovered from a viral infection, particularly chicken pox or influenza.
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Who mostly gets Reye's syndrome?
Reye's syndrome is an emergency illness chiefly affecting children and teenagers. It almost always follows a viral illness such as a cold, the flu, or chicken pox.
Why should children not be given aspirin for viral infections such as the flu?
Aspirin should not be given to children because of concerns about Reye's syndrome
Is Reye's syndrome fatal?
As many as 30% of children and teenagers who develop Reye's syndrome die
What is the average age of Reye Syndrome patients?
In the United States, the most common age for Reye syndrome is six to eight years. Reye syndrome is extremely rare in individuals over the age of 18.
How is Reye's syndrome diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves blood tests to determine the levels of certain liver enzymes, which are highly elevated in Reye's syndrome.
How are antidiarrheal drug linked to Reye's syndrome?
Children with flu or chicken pox should not be given bismuth subsalicylate. It can lead to Reye's syndrome
Reye syndrome has been associated with the use of?
Reye's Syndrome is associated with the use of aspirin or salicylate-containing products. See Related Links.
What syndrome can cause brain injury paralysis or death?
reye's syndrome
What is the best prevention for Reye's syndrome?
Asprin
Can adults get Reye's syndrome?
yes, but not often.
What is characterized by vomiting and confusion and usually follows a viral illness in which a child was treated with aspirin?
What you're describing could be Reye Syndrome.
What is the prognosis for Reye's syndrome?
The mortality rate for Reye's syndrome is between 30-50%. The likelihood of recovery is increased to 90% by early diagnosis and treatment.
