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Is Reye's syndrome fatal?

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As many as 30% of children and teenagers who develop Reye's syndrome die

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What is reye's syndrome?
Reye's syndrome is an emergency illness chiefly affecting children and teenagers. It almost always follows a viral illness such as a cold, the flu, or chicken pox. Reye's syndrome may affect all the...
What is Reyes syndrome?
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What is the fatality rate of Reye Syndrome?
The death rate from the disease used to be as high as 50-60%. Better, faster methods of diagnosis have allowed earlier identification of the disorder, allowing the death rate to drop to 30-35%.
What is grade II Reye syndrome?
Grade II: Child is confused, delirious, combative, with overly-active reflexes, breathing quickly.
Can adults get Reye's syndrome?
yes, but not often.