Epidemiologic features of Reye syndrome seen in southwestern Pennsylvania 1970-80

F. Ruben, E. Streiff, M. Neal, L. Lehberger, M. Hreha and R. Michaels

American Journal of Public Health, 1983, vol. 73, issue 9, 1063-1065

Abstract: In 11 years of surveillance in southwestern Pennsylvania there were 97 cases of Reye syndrome. Peak incidence was in February and March, corresponding to periods of influenza A and B activity. Mean age of cases was 7.9 years; 57 per cent were female. Case fatality declined from 55 per cent in 1970-75 to 16 per cent in 1976-80 (p

Date: 1983
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