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Take the Reye Syndrome Quiz

Reye syndrome is a disease that affects all the organs, but causes the most harm to the brain and the liver. Find out more about the disease by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the American Liver Foundation.

1. Reye syndrome primarily affects which age group?
2. Which part of the body is affected the most by Reye syndrome?
3. What are symptoms of Reye syndrome?
4. Which illness often comes before the development of Reye syndrome?
5. What is Reye syndrome often confused with?
6. At what time of year is Reye syndrome more likely to occur?
7. ALT (alanine aminotransaminase) is high in cases of Reye syndrome. What does this test measure?
8. What is the treatment for Reye syndrome?
Online Medical Reviewer: Finke, Amy, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Zingman, Barry S, MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
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