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Resources - Reye syndrome
InformationThe following organization is a good resource for information on Reye Syndrome:
- National Reye's Syndrome Foundation, Inc. - www.reyessyndrome.org
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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.
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.
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
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.
What syndrome can cause brain injury paralysis or death?
reye's syndrome
Can adults get Reye's syndrome?
yes, but not often.
What is the best prevention for Reye's syndrome?
Asprin
What does Reye's syndrome cause?
Reye's syndrome causes fatty accumulation in the organs of the body, especially the liver. In the brain, it causes fluid accumulation (edema ),
Who gets Reye Syndrome?
Reye syndrome primarily strikes children and adolescents who have recently recovered from a viral infection, particularly chicken pox or influenza.
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.
