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A catch in the Reye.

J P Orlowski1, J Gillis, H A Kilham

  • 1Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.

Pediatrics
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
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Reye syndrome cases in Australia showed a low association with aspirin, with paracetamol dominating pediatric use. The condition may be disappearing, with no cases reported in recent years.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Reye syndrome is a rare but serious condition affecting children and teenagers.
  • Previous studies, particularly in the US, linked Reye syndrome to aspirin (salicylate) use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence, clinical features, and potential triggers of Reye syndrome in Australia.
  • To compare Australian Reye syndrome data with international findings, particularly regarding salicylate use.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 26 Reye syndrome cases at The Children's Hospital, Camperdown, Australia (1973-1982).
  • Analysis of drug ingestion history, focusing on aspirin/salicylates and paracetamol (acetaminophen).
  • Calculation of Reye syndrome incidence and mortality rates for New South Wales.

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Main Results:

  • 20 cases met diagnostic criteria; only 5% involved aspirin/salicylate ingestion, and 30% involved paracetamol.
  • Pathologic confirmation was achieved in 90% of cases.
  • Estimated incidence in New South Wales was 9 per million children; mortality was 45%.

Conclusions:

  • Reye syndrome in Australia showed a minimal association with aspirin/salicylate use, contrasting with earlier international data.
  • The low pediatric use of aspirin and high use of paracetamol in Australia may correlate with observed trends.
  • Reye syndrome appears to be decreasing in Australia, with no cases reported between 1983-1985.