Reye syndrome

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• Synonyms

  • Reye's syndrome

• Causes

  • Aspirin
  • Varicella zoster virus

• Effects

  • Cerebral oedema
  • Fulminant liver failure
  • Stupor
  • Steatosis
  • Acute pancreatitis

• Description

  • "30% mortality May be associated with inborn errors of metabolism"