Japanese study suggests ommicron may be linked to acute hepatitis in children

Japanese scientist Hiroshi Nishiyura presented to a panel of that country’s Ministry of Health a study suggesting that the infection The Omicron variant of the corovirus may be associated with recent cases of acute hepatitis in children†

In the world at least 300 cases of a child with severe hepatitis† In Mexico, Nuevo León’s health secretary, Alma Rosa Morroquina Escamilla, announced four cases this Thursday.

Also, a professor at Kyoto University, Hiroshi Nishura, claimed to have found a large number of micron infections in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States. A relatively high number of pediatric hepatitis cases have been reported; Compared to other countries.

According to the Japan Times, the World Health Organization (WHO) There were 348 cases of unexplained childhood hepatitis reported worldwide.And more than five cases have been reported in just six countries.

Ministry of Health of Japan seven cases revealedAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is currently investigating 109 cases of childhood hepatitis of unknown origin.

Adenovirus, a common virus that can cause a variety of illnesses, including gastroenteritis (stomach flu), Suspected of possible cause of severe liver disease†

In the UK, where 163 cases have been reported, 126 have been tested for adenovirus. According to the UK Health and Safety Agency, the adenovirus was detected among them in 72%, or 91 cases.

In the white paper, UK health services will reveal the possible causes of this condition:

In each case, These are hypotheses It is assessed by the international scientific community.