The World Health Organization is currently investigating a series of cases of hepatitis of unknown origin, which occurred in the UK and which, in some children, were so severe that a liver transplant was required.
Dozens of children developed hepatitis of unknown origin. Mainly in the UK, where a total of 74 cases have been reported, notes a WHO press release sent to AFP and Cited by many media This Friday, April 15, also indicates that three cases have been identified in Spain.
Children under the age of ten generally have symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or even jaundice. Health authorities reported that no common hepatitis viruses were found in infected children.
Six transplants
In some cases, the disease has taken on serious forms. If there were no disdainful deaths, a total of six children had to undergo liver transplants.
British health authorities in particular are studying the hypothesis of infection with another virus. In particular, the World Health Organization indicated that in a number of cases the Covid virus or adenoviruses have been discovered, without their role in the development of this disease having become clear.
Watch out for signs of hepatitis
When the World Health Organization wants to be reassured by recalling that “no other epidemic risk factor has been identified so far, especially recent international travel”, it also refers to “monitoring the situation closely”.
As for the measures to be taken, Mira Chand, UK Health Security Agency He stressed the importance of “normal” hygiene measures and called on parents to remain alert for signs of infection and to seek medical advice if in doubt or concern.
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