Reye's Syndrome
DefinitionThis syndrome involves brain damage (encephalopathy) and liver damage of an unknown cause. It is associated with the use of aspirin in children to treat chickenpox or influenza.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Chickenpox
• Common Cold
• Hypoglycemia
Tests & Exams
• Ammonium Ion
• CHEM-20
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Collection
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Function Tests
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Acute
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Decerebrate Posture
• Electrolytes
• Fatigue
• Hearing Loss
• Incidence
• Intravenous
• Muscle Function Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Respiratory
• Seizures
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swelling
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
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