WHO headquarters in Geneva. File photoGENEVA, Apr 23 Nearly 170 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin have been reported in children in 12 countries, with one known death, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).»As of April 21, 2022 there were at least 169 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin reported in 11 countries in the WHO European Region and one country in the Americas region,» the organization said in a statement.
The WHO urged not to lose vigilance against coronavirusIt is reported that out of a total of 114 cases of acute hepatitis in children, it is reported in the UK, 13 cases in Spain, 12 in Israel, 9 in the USA, 6 in Denmark. Less than five cases were detected in Ireland, four each in Italy and the Netherlands, two cases each in Norway and France, one each in Romania and Belgium. According to WHO, the age of the sick is from 1 month to 16 years. Approximately 10% of patients required a liver transplant. WHO has information on at least one death. The organization said that hepatitis viruses types A, B, C, E and D were not detected in any of these cases. Adenovirus was identified in at least 74 cases, and group F adenovirus (type 41) was found in 18 people during molecular testing. «SARS-CoV-2 was identified in 20 cases among those who were tested. In addition, SARS-CoV-2 and adenovirus co-infection was found in 19 people,» the organization said. As noted in WHO, general adenovirus prevention measures and other common infections include regular handwashing and respiratory hygiene. The organization advised WHO Member States to investigate and report cases of acute hepatitis in children. At the same time, WHO did not recommend imposing restrictions on travel or trade with Britain or any other country where cases of acute hepatitis were detected. that COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic
