[Reye's syndrome].
A nationwide survey on Reye's syndrome(RS) was described. And problems between RS and influenza virus such as etiology, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and epidemiology were reviewed. So-called aspirin issue on RS was re-evaluated according to recent advance of RS research. Finally future aspect of Reye's syndrome was also discussed.
Department of Medical Education and Pediatrics, Kurume University School of Medicine.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications*; D012202:Reye Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology