Reye's syndrome
Reye's Syndrome (pronounced "rize syndrome") is a
disease that causes numerous detrimental effects to many organs, especially the
brain and
liver. It is associated with
aspirin or other
salicylate use in
children and adolescents who have a
viral infection such as
influenza,
chicken pox or the
common cold. The increased risk of contracting Reye's Syndrome is one of the main reasons that aspirin is not recommended for use in people under the age of 18.
External links
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation