“Unknown Cases” of Severe Hepatitis Have Been Reported in Children Around the World

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) was reported on Tuesday 190 unexplained cases of severe childhood hepatitis worldwide†

The information has been spread This month for the first time in the UK – which registered 111 cases, most of them in children under the age of 10 – and since then Identified in at least 12 countries†

about is included 40 cases in the EU– said the ECDC director, Andrea AmonJournalists at a virtual briefing. Cases have also been reported in the United States and Israel.†

ECDC, Case studies with national authorities and WHO† Mainly They don’t have the viruses that are normally responsible Acute liver inflammation: hepatitis A, B, C, D and E.

Many cases have been reported Gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting This was preceded by high levels of severe acute hepatitis and liver enzymes. However, the WHO notes that:In most cases there was no fever.†

According to the entity, a study of the recent increase in cases of severe hepatitis in the pediatric population indicates that international travel is not a determining factor in the observed epidemic.

According to Anmo, In recent cases, 17 children underwent liver transplants and one died.†

This is what Ammon said Studies to date have shown an association with adenovirus infectionA family of common viruses that can cause flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Რ as indicated, One of the theories being considered is that blocking Covid-19 could weaken children’s immunity.Because they were less susceptible to common pathogens during isolation.

Scientists too Investigate whether there is an adenovirus mutation Or interacts with another infection, possibly with Covid-19. The toxin may also be responsible, but is unlikely due to the geographic distribution of the reported cases.

Any association with Covid-19 vaccination is excluded.