What is Reye's syndrome and how is it linked to aspirin?

What is Reye's syndrome and how is it linked to aspirin?



Answer: Reye's syndrome is a rare disease occurring in people under the age of 20 usually after a viral infection such as influenza or chicken pox with an overall mortality rate of 25%. Aspirin use for treating the discomfort of influenza and chicken pox can increase the risk of Reye's syndrome as much as 25 times.


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