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Reyes syndrome is a rare condition that affects the brain, liver, and blood. It can be responsible for convulsions, seizures, and occasionally comas.
Though there is still a lot unknown about Reye’s syndrome, these are some common factors:
- Respiratory infections or viral illness’ symptoms were treated with aspirin
- Age group 4-12 years old
- Occurs about a week after a viral illness
- Occurs during respiratory infection
There has been a big drop in cases since the 1980’s. It is still advised to not give anyone under 19 years of age aspirin or any medication that contains aspirin to treat the symptoms of influenza.
Tags: aspirin, children, Influenza, Reyes syndrom