Aspirin is contraindicated in children suffering from influenza or similar viral infection because of increased risk of
Correct Answer: Reye's syndrome
Description: An association has been noted between salicylate therapy and 'Reye's syndrome', a rare form of hepatic encephalopathy seen in children having viral (varicella, influenza) infection. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-197
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