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Title: What intervention should be beneficial in reducing the risk of Reye syndrome?
Post by: ktay4160 on Feb 6, 2018
What intervention should be beneficial in reducing the risk of Reye syndrome?
 
  a. Immunization against the disease
  b. Medical attention for all head injuries
  c. Prompt treatment of bacterial meningitis
  d. Avoidance of aspirin for children with varicella or those suspected of having influenza


Title: What intervention should be beneficial in reducing the risk of Reye syndrome?
Post by: smzn on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: D
Although the etiology of Reye syndrome is obscure, most cases follow a common viral illness, either varicella or influenza. A potential association exists between aspirin therapy and the development of Reye syndrome, so use of aspirin is avoided. No immunization currently exists for Reye syndrome. Reye syndrome is not correlated with head injuries or bacterial meningitis.