AGI – There are 74 cases of pediatric acute hepatitis reported in the UK and Ireland, characterized by severe symptoms but with no known etiology. Reported on the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), these episodes occurred in United Kingdom, Ireland and SpainThe international body asserts that investigations have begun to reconstruct the underlying causes of acute manifestations of hepatitis.
On April 5, the UK’s National Focal Point (NFP) notified the World Health Organization of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Ten cases of severe acute hepatitis, of unknown causes in clinically healthy children from central Scotland. The patients’ ages ranged from 11 months to five years.
between Most common symptomsExperts reported jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Within three days, the number of similar episodes across the UK had risen to 74. Viral strains associated with hepatitis A, B, C, D and E were excluded. Some cases required a specialized pediatric liver transplant and six children underwent a liver transplant.
According to data updated as of April 11 No deaths, but the international organization warns that, given the rate of infection, new cases could emerge. Meanwhile, despite the discovery of a possible epidemiological link, the etiology of this hepatitis is still unknown and is still under active investigation.
internationally Fewer than five similar incidents have been reported in Ireland, and three in Spain. National health authorities are conducting further investigations, which will aim to determine the moment of infection in order to improve prevention strategies.
“The United Kingdom – reading the WHO website – reported on a recent site A marked and unexpected increase in the incidence of severe acute hepatitis Of unknown etiology in young children. Although the potential role of adenovirus and/or SARS-CoV-2 in the pathogenesis of these cases is hypothesized, it is necessary to continue studies and identify infectious and non-infectious agents that need to be considered in order to properly assess and manage the risk.”
The World Health Organization adds that new episodes can emerge, given the rate at which these hepatitis appears, so it is necessary to direct efforts to identify potential triggers. “Determining the etiology of this hepatitis is an absolute priority – continues the World Health Organization – any epidemiological links between cases can provide useful information for tracing the origin of the disease. In the meantime We do not recommend placing restrictions on international travel. The information currently available does not justify increased restrictions.”
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