Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise
Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what’s behind the rise. Source link
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3 Children in Indonesia Die of Acute Hepatitis
May 4, 2022 — Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease, CBS News reported. The Indonesian Health Ministry said three children died last month in hospitals in Jakarta, the nation’s capital, after displaying symptoms such as nausea, … Read more
Hepatitis detected in nearly 300 children worldwide
There is mounting evidence that a common adenovirus is linked to these rare cases. Source link
Hepatitis Outbreak in Children: What to Know
May 3, 2022 — The worldwide outbreak of acute hepatitis in children totals nearly 200 cases in 16 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified more than 20 severe cases in the United States, specifically in Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina. In Wisconsin, one infant died of the disease. Of the … Read more
228 probable unexplained cases of child hepatitis: WHO
At least 228 probable cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children have now been reported to the World Health Organization from 20 countries, the UN health agency said Tuesday. “As of May 1, at least 228 probable cases were reported to WHO from 20 countries, with over 50 additional cases under investigation,” WHO spokesman … Read more
Child hepatitis cases falsely linked to Covid vaccine
None of the affected children in the UK had been vaccinated because they were too young to be eligible. Source link
Hepatitis: More cases confirmed in young children
UK scientists are continuing to investigate the cause of a surge in liver inflammation in children. Source link
Child Hepatitis Cases Detected in Illinois, Canada, Japan
April 27, 2022 A growing number of severe child hepatitis cases have been detected in the United States and around the world. The cause of the cases is still uncertain. At least three cases were found in Illinois, making it the third state to report such cases. Two cases were reported in suburban Chicago and … Read more
Adenovirus probable cause of mysterious child hepatitis
Experts say there is mounting evidence that a common virus is linked to these rare cases. Source link
CDC Issues Alert for Hepatitis in Children With Adenovirus Infection
April 21, 2022 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory urging state and local authorities to watch for cases of hepatitis in children with adenovirus infection. Nine hepatitis cases in which children tested positive for adenovirus have occurred in Alabama since October 2021 among children aged 1-6, with two … Read more