Childhood hepatitis outbreaks

In the UK, US and EuropeIf you would like John’s text books, (it is free to download the PDFs), use this link, http://159.69.48.3/Uploaded 17-04-22Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandhttps://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/acute-hepatitis-of-unknown-aetiology---the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-irelandWHO monitoring cases of hepatitis in children across UK Children up to 10 yearsHepatitis viruses (A, B, C, E, D), excludedSix had liver transplantsScotland, 10 cases of severe acute hepatitis in children Scotland, 13 cases reportedRest of the UK, 74 casesEngland, 49Wales and NI, 12Ireland, 5Spain, 3(22-month-old to 13-year-old)DenmarkNetherlandsECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control)https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/04/15/europe-on-alert-as-uk-investigates-mysterious-cases-of-severe-hepatitis-in-young-childrenJaundice, vomiting, stomach problemsmuscle and joint painfevernauseatired all the timegeneral sense of feeling unwellloss of appetitelocalised paindark urinepale, grey-coloured pooitchyAlabamahttps://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972272Cases, 9 Between 1 and 6 years old2 liver transplantsNo epidemiological links so farAdenovirus 41About half have tested positiveNo viral genetics as yetKnown to cause hepatitis in immunocompromisedMore cases expected to reportAs of 11th AprilNo hepatitis deaths recordedOne epidemiologically linked case detected(patient contact with a sufferer or point source of infection)Dr Meera Chand, director of clinical and emerging infections, UK Health Security Agencyinvestigate a wide range of possible factors which may be causing children to be admitted to hospital with liver inflammation known as hepatitisOne of the possible causes that we are investigating is that this is linked to adenovirus infectionHowever, we are thoroughly investigating other potential causesSARS-CoV-2 detected in several casesOfficials stressed no link Covid-19 vaccinenone of the children affected by hepatitis had received a jabWating for Infections, chemicals, toxinsDr ChandNormal hygiene measures such as good handwashing, including supervising children, and respiratory hygiene, help to reduce the spread of many of the infections that we are investigating.We are also calling on parents and guardians to be alert to the signs of hepatitis,including jaundice, and to contact a healthcare professional if they are concerned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices