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Reye's syndrome
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Reye's syndrome

Rare disorder of the metabolism causing fatty infiltration of the liver and encephalitis. It occurs mainly in children and has been linked with aspirin therapy, although its cause is still uncertain. The mortality rate is 50%.
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Aspirin can trigger Reyes Syndrome, a serious condition that can result in seizures, brain damage and death.
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Aspirin in this age group is associated with the risk of Reyes syndrome, an extremely serious disease that can result in coma, brain damage and death.
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Children under 16 shouldn't take aspirin because of the risk of Reyes Syndrome, which causes vomiting, fever, coma, even death.
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