In its risk assessment, WHO noted that adenovirus is currently considered a hypothesis of etiology, but this cannot fully explain the severity of clinical symptoms. Other influencing factors, such as the reduced level of adenovirus transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased susceptibility of young children, the possible emergence of a new type of adenovirus, and co-infection with SARS-CoV-2, also require further study.
In addition, hypotheses about the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines are not currently supported because the vast majority of affected children are not vaccinated against Covid-19.
WHO is closely monitoring the situation and working with relevant parties including UK health authorities.
UK: May be related to adenovirus infection
On the 25th local time, the UK Health and Safety Authority said there was growing evidence that a Common viruses have been linked to rare cases of hepatitis in some young children recently. UK Health Security says an adenovirus called F41 appears to be the most likely cause.
Information gathered through departmental surveys increasingly suggests that an increase in acute hepatitis in children is linked to adenovirus infection .
Suspected child with hepatitis for the first time in Japan
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare said there was a 16 Children under the age of 2 are suspected to have symptoms of acute hepatitis of unknown origin previously found in Europe and the United States, and are currently hospitalized. According to sources, this is the first suspected case of the hepatitis in Japan.
Greek experts call for observance of hygiene measures to take precautions
According to the Greek “China-Greece Times”, the recent outbreak of unexplained children Hepatitis cases, Martina Pagoni, president of the Piraeus Doctors Association in Athens, Greece, called for strict adherence to hygiene measures, saying that hepatitis is a contagious disease that requires certain means to control its spread.
In an interview with local media, Martina said: “Hepatitis infection in young children is mainly in children under the age of 5-6, which worries us because in 10% of children with disease, we All had to have transplants. Of course, the operations were all successful, but according to the data, one patient died.”
There’s no need to panic. , because the current treatment methods and methods for hepatitis are very mature. “Parents need to watch their children for symptoms of hepatitis, such as gastrointestinal disturbances such as vomiting and diarrhea, and if they do, they should contact their paediatrician immediately.Everyone should follow strict hygiene measures as hepatitis is contagious ”
Professor Marjokines, a renowned 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 with hepatitis symptoms of no clear etiology for early diagnosis and treatment.