No new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shaanxi on May 7 /p>
From 0 to 24:00 on May 7, no new local confirmed cases, suspected cases or asymptomatic infections were reported.
From 0-24:00 on May 7, there were no new reports of imported confirmed cases, suspected cases and asymptomatic infections.
About acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children h1>The National Health and Medical Commission responded
The reporter learned from the National Health and Medical Commission that recently , a number of countries have reported cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, which has aroused widespread concern. In this regard, the National Health and Medical Commission introduced:At present, no relevant cases have been found in my country, and health administrative departments and medical institutions at all levels are paying close attention to and continuously monitoring the relevant situation.
The National Health Commission reminds: the commonality of children with acute hepatitis The characteristics are
①Age from 1 month to 16 years old, mostly under 10 years old;
②jaundice, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, lethargy, and gastrointestinal symptoms (including diarrhea and vomiting) , most of the children had no fever;
③ Laboratory liver biochemical tests for transaminase (AST or ALT) significantly increased.
If the child has the above symptoms, parents should be vigilant and go to the hospital in time.
on acute hepatitis of unknown cause Questions and Answers
Recently, many countries have reported cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, which has aroused widespread concern. The National Health and Health Commission attaches great importance to it and organizes experts to conduct analysis and judgment in a timely manner.
The relevant information is as follows:
1. Is there any unexplained acute hepatitis in children in my country? ?
Answer: At present, no relevant cases have been found in my country, and health administrative departments and medical institutions at all levels are paying close attention to and continuously monitoring the relevant situation.
2. What are the manifestations of acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children? How to find out in time?
Answer: The common features of children with acute hepatitis are: ①Age from 1 month to 16 years old, most of them are under 10 years old; ② Jaundice, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, lethargy and gastrointestinal symptoms (including diarrhea and vomiting) occurred, and most of the children had no fever; 3. Laboratory biochemical tests of liver transaminases (AST or ALT) were significantly elevated.
If the child has the above symptoms, parents should be vigilant and go to the hospital in time. It is recommended to check liver biochemical indicators, and do blood, urine, feces and respiratory tract samples and other related pathogens Medical testing to further determine whether the child has acute hepatitis and possible causes.
3. How to prevent acute hepatitis in children?
Answer: There are many causes of acute hepatitis in children, and the main route of infection is through the digestive tract and blood. Some of the children with acute hepatitis of unknown cause reported abroad this time tested positive for adenovirus. At present, the main preventive measures are to prevent children from going to crowded and poorly ventilated public places, cut off contact with droplets and fecal-oral transmission routes, ensure adequate sleep and nutrition for children, regularly wash children’s clothing and frequently contacted items, wash hands frequently, Wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Children with hepatitis symptoms such as jaundice and gastrointestinal symptoms should seek medical attention in time.
At present, the experience accumulated in the prevention and control of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic in my country and the improvement of the public’s awareness of health protection have considerable benefits for the prevention of acute hepatitis in children with unknown causes.
4. Is acute hepatitis of unknown etiology related to vaccination against COVID-19?
Answer: According to a recent survey by the World Health Organization, since most children with acute hepatitis of unknown cause have not been vaccinated against the new coronavirus, it is not currently supported Hypotheses related to vaccination against the new coronavirus.
Source: National Health Commission official website, Shaanxi Health CommissionHealth Commission, Xinhua News Agency
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