Fatal case of Reye's syndrome associated with H3N2 influenza virus infection and salicylate intake in a 12-year-old patient.
We describe a fatal case of Reye's syndrome in a 12-year-old male patient during an influenza A (H3N2) infection for which he received salicylates. In the current situation of the novel A/H1N1 virus pandemic, we believe that it is of high importance to emphasize the risks associated with salicylate intake to avoid the reappearance of Reye's syndrome.
Ninove
L
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Fédération de Microbiologie Clinique, AP-HM Timone, Marseille, France.
Daniel
L
L
Gallou
J
J
Cougard
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PA
Charpentier
A
A
Viard
L
L
Roquelaure
B
B
Paquis-Flucklinger
V
V
de Lamballerie
X
X
Zandotti
C
C
Charrel
R N
RN
D002648:Child; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D053122:Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications*; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012202:Reye Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D020156:Salicylic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
D020156:Salicylic Acid