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Reye's syndrome

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Reye's syndrome:

  • is a severe, non-inflammatory, progressive encephalitic illness of children that is accompanied by fatty infiltration of the liver
  • peak incidence is 2 years of age
  • treatment is directed at reducing the raised intracranial pressure, correcting hypoglycaemia, and control of fevers and seizures
  • sbout 30-40% of cases are fatal

Reference:

  1. Chapman J. Reye Syndrome. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.2023 Jul 4.

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