Warning about acute, severe hepatitis of unknown cause in children

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The mysterious condition of young children with hepatitis caused scientists to quickly get involved. It cannot be denied that the occurrence of acute hepatitis syndrome in children causes serious health consequences later in life. Let's find out why unexplained hepatitis occurs in children.

1. Overview of the mysterious hepatitis problem in children

After mysterious cases of hepatitis in children were announced by WHO, many researchers conducted analysis to assess the impact and cause. Infections appear abnormally in young children and become rapidly progressive, making the research process difficult
According to the number of mysterious cases of hepatitis in children sent to WHO, 169 schools Statistically occurring in 11 European countries and one in the Americas. The characteristics of the cases are children from 1 month to 16 years old. Among them, about 10% of children with mysterious hepatitis need a liver transplant. And at least 1 of them died.
Mysterious hepatitis syndrome after analysis was determined to be acute hepatitis . Most of the pediatric patients showed signs of elevated liver enzymes. In many cases, there are additional digestive problems such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and jaundice. More dangerous is that most of the detected children do not have signs of high fever, so it is easy to be subjective.
When analyzing the causes of acute hepatitis, scientists say that in cases where the virus that causes acute hepatitis is not found, such as A, B, C, D and E. Pathological data This is still continuously being collected from every country in the world. However, up to now, the real cause of acute hepatitis is still a mystery.
Adenovirus found on molecular analysis. The problem is that the parallel appearance of SAR CoV 2 with Adenovirus makes scientists afraid. Laboratory studies have enhanced analysis with Adenovirus to provide the closest answer to the cause of mysterious hepatitis in children.

2. Mysterious hepatitis to children's health and difficult problems

Survey data is continuously sent to the Lab for further evaluation of the mysterious hepatitis. The mysterious hepatitis infections seem to be quite complicated, making the research process difficult. Additional toxicology and microbiological tests are performed to monitor viral metabolism.
Currently, the authorities are constantly participating in supporting the medical organization to investigate and collect information related to the mysterious case of hepatitis in children. Most information on cases comes from European countries and the UK. Some cases have begun to be detected in Vietnam when the WHO health organization warned about mysterious hepatitis manifestations in young children. Therefore, the WHO health organization wants countries to be able to make statistics and clarify the causes of hepatitis cases.

3. WHO assessment of hepatitis syndrome of unknown etiology

The UK was the first country to report on a rapidly increasing number of cases of severe acute hepatitis in young children with no known cause. Furthermore, pediatric patients diagnosed with hepatitis had been in good health before. Therefore, in many countries, there has been a rapid increase in the number of mysterious hepatitis cases that are difficult to control.
Currently Adenovirus is only a hypothetical cause, not a final conclusion. Therefore, it is difficult to fully assess the clinical nature of the disease. The virus is believed to spread from person to person through the respiratory tract. However, some individuals have been reported to cause gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, and cystitis. In the infected person can find more than 50 different types of adenovirus.
The 41st type of Adenovirus is thought to be the cause of the signs of digestive upset . Along with this virus also causes high fever and bad respiratory symptoms. Although this individual weakens the immune system leading to hepatitis, it is unlikely to be the cause of mysterious hepatitis in children. There is a view that the Covid-19 pandemic is the objective cause of hepatitis. Theories are suggesting that this is a side effect of the covac vaccine.
In general, it is difficult to quickly find the cause of mysterious hepatitis. However, reviews in countries will separate cases from the community. Then, based on the symptoms, experts can research and discuss to choose the right method to help prevent and treat unexplained hepatitis in young children.

4. Advice for the patient's family and those who have not yet had the disease

First of all, WHO's advice is always to expect families with children who have or have never been infected with Sars CoV 2 to pay attention. Children with acute hepatitis that increase rapidly every day can be gradually reduced if parents pay attention to periodically check their baby's health. At the same time, detecting the disease at an early stage has more chances of recovery for children.
Along with prevention and treatment, experts will need to have discussions to choose a treatment plan. First of all, health authorities need to practice surveys and collect enough information from symptoms to the number of cases over time on a daily basis.
Countries that have recorded many mysterious cases of hepatitis need to quickly isolate themselves. Separating pediatric acute hepatitis patients will reduce the risk of widespread disease transmission. As a result, scientists will have more time to research instead of worrying about treating a large number of patients.
Hepatitis of unknown cause appears in children, especially children who have just recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, you should check your child's general health after recovering from illness. Early screening and treatment will give your baby a better chance of recovery.

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