An acute, potentially fatal metabolic disease seen primarily in children and characterized clinically by vomiting, hypoglycemia, and confusion, which may progress to coma. Pathologic features include cerebral edema and fatty infiltration of the liver and other organs. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1120)
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- Childhood Infections - Reye's Syndrome Overview from KidsHealth.org.
- National Reye's Syndrome Foundation Facts and bulletins, treatment information, services available and membership application.
- Reye's Syndrome Information sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- MedlinePlus: Reye's Syndrome Article and information about Reye's Syndrome.