Which life-threatening illness may occur as a result of aspirin (salicylate)administration during viral illness to patients younger than 20 years of age?
A) Anaphylactic shock
B) Reye's syndrome
C) Chickenpox
D) Influenza A

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Reye's syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that affects the liver and brain and can occur in children and adolescents recovering from a viral illness who have been given aspirin (salicylates). Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction, and aspirin is not a common cause. Chickenpox and influenza are viral illnesses that do not have a direct association with aspirin use.

Which Life-Threatening Illness May Occur as a Result of Aspirin