Recently, the United Kingdom and other places have successively experienced acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced on the 25th that the first case of a child who may have this acute hepatitis has also appeared in Japan.
WHO: 12 countries reported at least one death from acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children
The World Health Organization said on the 23rd that as of the 21st, there have been 12 Countries report acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children with at least one death.
A child watches St Patrick’s in London, England on March 13 Festival Parade. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying
WHO issued a communiqué saying that has received at least 169 reports of acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children. 114 of these are in the UK. Cases have also been reported in the United States, Spain, Israel, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium.
Patients ranged in age from 1 month to 16 years. 17 patients required liver transplantation.
WHO did not provide details such as the country where the death occurred.
Many reported cases have symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and most cases are asymptomatic. Five common hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, and E were not detected in all reported cases.
People go to the emergency room of a hospital in Liverpool, England, on April 1 . Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Jon Hupper)
An adenovirus has been detected in at least 74 cases, of which 18, the WHO said Adenovirus type 41 infection was confirmed; novel coronavirus was detected in 20 cases; both adenovirus and novel coronavirus were detected in 19 cases.
WHO says adenovirus is a hypothetical cause of infection in these patients, but not sufficient to explain the current situation.
Dozens of adenoviruses are known, many of which are associated with cold symptoms, fever, sore throat, and more. Adenovirus type 41 is commonly associated with diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and often respiratory symptoms. Hepatitis following adenovirus type 41 infection has not been previously reported in immunocompetent children.
Since the vast majority of patients have not been vaccinated against the new crown vaccine, it can be considered that their hepatitis is not a side effect of the new crown vaccine.
WHO is closely monitoring the situation and is working with the UK Health Department and other members and partners.
WHO believes that to prevent recently reported acute hepatitis in children, it is imperative to determine the cause, and recommends frequent handwashing and respiratory hygiene to prevent common viral infections such as adenovirus.
Greek experts call for observance of health measures to take precautions
According to the Greek “China-Greece Times” report, in response to the recent unexplained cases of childhood hepatitis, Greece Martina Pagoni, president of the Athens-Piraeus Doctors Association, called for strict adherence to hygiene measures, saying that hepatitis is an infectious disease that requires certain means to control its spread.
In an interview with local media, Martina said: “Children’s hepatitis infection is mainly in children under 5-6 years old, which worries us because in 10% Of the sick children, we all had to have transplants. Of course, the operations were successful, but according to the data, one patient died.”
Martina stressed that there is no need to panic, as the current treatments and methods for hepatitis are well established. “Parents need to be aware of their children’s symptoms of hepatitis, gastrointestinal disturbances such as vomiting and diarrhea, and if they do, they should contact their pediatrician immediately. All should follow strict hygiene measures, Because hepatitis is contagious.”
Professor Maiorginis, a famous Greek physician, published an article on acute hepatitis cases in children. The professor’s prediction is worrying. He predicts an increase in cases, and what people are seeing now is a very rare complication of the disease.
The Greek Public Health Organization issued a statement instructing clinicians to be vigilant and vigilant in children under 16 who present with hepatitis symptoms of no clear etiology for early diagnosis and treatment.
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