Supportive care is given, along with various medications that are used to reduce brain swelling, prevent infection, increase production of urine, and manage other symptoms. Reye's syndrome is not contagious and a natural immunity does not develop after a child has had the disorder. Years ago, the fatality rate for a child with Reye's was more than 40 percent. Now, with earlier diagnosis and better treatment, this rate has decreased to about 10 percent. The majority of children who develop Reye's will have a mild illness with no lasting physical problems.
Most children recover completely in two to three months.
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