Acute pediatric hepatitis, the infection does not stop in Europe and continues to worry doctors. The situation is particularly alarming in Ireland where one child has died and another was in such serious condition that he had to require a liver transplant. The mysterious strain of hepatitis affecting minors is increasingly perplexing health care managers around the world. According to the World Health Organization, over 400 cases of unexplained inflammation have been detected in children from 20 countries around the world. There are twelve officially dead, while liver transplantation was necessary in dozens of cases.
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Though no cause has been identified in the recent spike in child hepatitis cases, adenovirus—which has previously caused liver damage in children with compromised immune systems—is the main suspect. via @arstechnicahttps://t.co/RphObR7VB6
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Hepatitis, the case of Ireland
Six cases of children with hepatitis of unknown cause have been identified since March in Ireland. All cases involve minors between the ages of one and 12 (and all were hospitalized). The Dublin Health Protection Surveillance Center stressed that ‘the common viruses that cause hepatitis (A, B, C, E) have not been detected in any of the cases in question. We are investigating whether hepatitis cases are linked to an increase in infections caused by adenovirus, a common cause of childhood illness. We also verify other possible origins such as another infection (including Covid) or something in the environment “.
The possible hepatitis-Covid link
In Ireland, as in other countries, investigations are underway to determine whether Covid may increase the risk of developing the disease in children. However, none of the Irish cases tested at hospital admission showed evidence of infection. In most cases, the infected children were not vaccinated. ‘Ireland is working closely with ECDC, UK and WHO colleagues to identify the causes of the disease. Family doctors and pediatric consultants are aware of the recent increase in hepatitis cases among children ». Parents are advised to contact their family doctor if their child develops hepatitis symptoms.
- The 4 main symptoms are:
- stool pale and gray in color
- dark urine
- yellowing of the eyes
- yellowing of the skin
Other symptoms include muscle and joint pain, high fever, feeling unwell, feeling unusually tired all the time, general feeling of being unwell, loss of appetite, belly pain, itchy skin. Good respiratory and hand hygiene (including supervision of hand washing in young children) can help prevent adenovirus and other infections that cause the epithet.
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