By UK officials investigating child hepatitis cases
According to reports, Health officials are investigating around 74 cases of hepatitis in children.
This also includes liver inflammation in children, across the UK since the start of this year.
Allegedly reports have said the potential cause of the illness could be adenoviruses.
Officials are examining 49 cases in England, 13 in Scotland, and 12 across Wales and Northern Ireland.
The UK Health Security Agency has said parents should look out for symptoms such as jaundice.
From the BBC, Dr. Meera Chand, director of clinical and emerging infections at UKHSA, said a wide range of possible factors are being investigated.
” One of the possible causes that we are investigating is that this is linked to adenovirus infection. However, we are thoroughly investigating other potential causes”.
According to reports, other explanations are being investigated including Covid-19, other infections, and environmental.
Hepatitis is a term used to describe the inflammation of the liver, usually a result of a viral infection.
Dr. Chand said parents should promote thorough handwashing and hygiene at home, including looking out for any potential symptoms.
” We are calling on parents and guardians to be alert to the signs of hepatitis- including jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin- and to contact a healthcare professional if they are concerned”.
Allegedly some types of hepatitis can pass without any serious problems and others can be more significant and long-lasting.
