In different countries of the world, cases of inflammation of the liver of unknown etiology are recorded in children from one month to 16 years. The outbreak, which was previously uncommon in juveniles, was reported in April in Europe and the US. “Klops” found out what scientists managed to find out in a month.
1. Where in the world was it revealed?
The number of sick people continues to grow. Children take the infection hard, in some cases a liver transplant is needed. According to WHO, at the end of April, 169 cases were known, and by May 8, at least 228 cases were registered in 20 countries. The largest number is recorded in the UK, Spain, Israel, USA, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway and France, Argentina. Isolated cases have been reported in Japan.
More than 50 cases are being tested. The death toll could rise to five. Causes of death of three children aged 2, 8 and 11 in Indonesia are being established, with suspected new hepatitis. This is reported Archyde.com.
2. Does it threaten Russia?
The risk of importation is extremely low. As of May 12, infections with acute hepatitis of unknown etiology have not been recorded. With most countries where there are infected, air travel is limited.
3. What is the pathogen?
No known hepatitis viruses were detected in sick children, after which they began to be tested for other infections.
At first, the researchers speculated that the virus responsible for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was the culprit, but it was only found in 20 of the children tested.
The new hepatitis was thought to be one of the side effects of the covid vaccine. But the vast majority of cases were not immunized.
The UK Ministry of Health is testing the hypothesis that acute hepatitis is related to an unknown infection, dogs, since more than half of the sick children have pets. The version is already in doubt, since in Britain there are quadrupeds in most families.
The main suspect now remains one of the adenoviruses, it was found in 72 of 84 patients. Writes about it ctvnewsciting WHO and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control.
4. Why do doctors diagnose hepatitis?
The standard symptoms of acute hepatitis include fever, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, jaundice – all of which have been identified in patients. In addition, in blood tests, the content of liver enzymes characteristic of this particular disease is exceeded. This is reported on the website. TRAIN.
5. How to protect yourself?
General measures to prevent adenovirus and other common infections include regular handwashing and wearing masks. Such recommendations advises to follow the WHO.
6. What measures are being taken in Russia to prevent the virus from entering?
Rospotrebnadzor specialists have strengthened control at sanitary and quarantine points throughout the country.