Question

A mother is concerned because her daughter woke up with a slight fever and a runny nose, and considers giving the child some children's aspirin to reduce the fever. Before she does this, she calls the pediatrician to ask for advice . Explain the mechanism of the fever and the benefits of a fever in fighting infections. What happens when the mother gives the aspirin to the child?

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

It turns out that giving aspirin to children during a viral illness—most often influenza (the flu) or chickenpox—can lead to a potentially fatal condition called Reye's syndrome. 1 Reye's is defined by sudden brain damage and liver function problems. It can cause seizures, coma, and death