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Offers resources on Reye’s Syndrome, including signs and symptoms, possible causes and risk factors, and prevention and treatment.
Reye's Syndrome RS is a rare disease that affects mainly children or teenagers during a viral illness, such as chicken pox or influenza. It can be fatal. The use of ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid) has been strongly linked with the development of RS.
Source: Health Canada
Reye's syndrome is a rare complication of common childhood respiratory infections, including chickenpox. Reye's syndrome is most common in school-aged children and teenagers, but cases also occur in infants. The illness is rare in adults.
Source: Canadian Liver Foundation
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