The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring hepatitis cases in dozens of children in the UK whose origins have yet to be determined, and who in some cases require liver transplants, it said.
The United Kingdom first reported on April 5 atWHO 10 cases of acute hepatitis in Scotland, before reporting a total of 74 after three days, according to a press release fromWHOhoping for new reports in the coming days.
Some cases require transfer to a specialist liver disease ward and six children have to undergo transplants, the ministry said.WHO.
No more than five confirmed or possible cases have also been reported in Ireland, and three cases in Spain, he continued. No deaths were recorded.
This hepatitis mainly affects children under 10 years of age, and is manifested by symptoms such as jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Because common hepatitis viruses (A to E) have not been identified in affected children, British health authorities have recently indicated that they believe the adenovirus may be the cause, but nevertheless do not include other possible causes such as COVID-19, other infections. or environmental factors.
However, they removed any link to the COVID-19 vaccine, which has not been given in any of the confirmed cases in the UK.
In a statement, Meera Chand of the UK Health Security Agency pointed out normal hygiene measures such as hand washing help reduce many of the infections we investigate and called on parents and carers to be alert for signs of hepatitis, and to contact a health care professional if they are concerned.
The WHO said traces of COVID-19 or adenovirus had been detected in their casesbut their role in the development of the disease is not yet clear.
No other epidemiological risk factors have been identified to date, including recent travel abroadcontinues the WHO, that closely monitor the situation and does not recommend any travel restrictions to the UK and other countries where cases have been identified.
Source: Radio-Canada