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Mysterious acute hepatitis of unknown origin
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[quote:DeploraVision ™:MV81MTE5MjE4XzkzOTIwNDY2Xzk2NUE3OTI2] Laboratory testing has ruled out the hepatitis type A, B, C and E viruses that usually cause such illnesses. Officials say they are not aware of international travel or other factors that might have put the kids at risk. But they noted there’s been a recent surge in the spread of adenoviruses. There are dozens of adenoviruses, many of them associated with cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye. But some versions can trigger other problems, including inflammation in the stomach and intestines. Adenoviruses previously have been linked to hepatitis in children, but mostly in kids with weakened immune systems. Some of the European children tested positive for adenovirus, and some tested positive for COVID-19. But more lab work is needed to explore any potential associations with specific viruses, the WHO said. Alabama health officials say they have been looking into an increase in hepatitis in children since November. In each case, the child tested positive for adenovirus. Officials are exploring a link to one particular version — [b]adenovirus 41[/b] — that’s normally associated with gut inflammation. https://apnews.com/article/science-health-ireland-europe-liver-transplants-12b3531355158c4f971be6b416e77bca [/quote]
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The World Health Organization says at least one death has been reported in connection with a mysterious liver disease outbreak affecting children in Europe and the United States.
The UN health agency said late Saturday that it has so far received reports of at least 169 cases of "acute hepatitis of unknown origin" from a dozen countries.
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