Fatal case of Reye's syndrome associated with H3N2 influenza virus infection and salicylate intake in a 12-year-old patient.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: L Ninove, L Daniel, J Gallou, P-A Cougard, A Charpentier, L Viard, B Roquelaure, V Paquis-Flucklinger, X de Lamballerie, C Zandotti, R N Charrel
• Journal: Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Clin Microbiol Infect) Vol. 17 Issue 1 Pg. 95-7 (Jan 2011) ISSN: 1469-0691 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 20167009 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2010 The Authors. Journal Compilation © 2010 European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Chemical References

• Salicylic Acid

Topics

• Child
• Fatal Outcome
• Humans
• Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype
• Influenza, Human (complications)
• Liver (pathology)
• Male
• Reye Syndrome (chemically induced, complications, pathology)
• Salicylic Acid (adverse effects)