18th May 2025

3 days after starting breastfeeding, the child of a 21-year-old female became drowsy, vomiting and had a fast breathing rate.

3 days after starting breastfeeding, the child of a 21-year-old female became drowsy, vomiting and had a fast breathing rate. On examination, the baby also had a high-pitched cry and bulging fontanelle. He was subsequently diagnosed with Reye’s syndrome. Which medication was the mother taking that has caused this presentation?

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