“European Health”: a sharp rise in hepatitis infections among children
The European Center for Disease Control and Prevention released a day risk assessment that said there was a sharp rise in severe hepatitis cases among previously healthy children in the European Economic Area.
By April 20, there were 111 cases registered in Britain, and by April 27 there were approximately 55 probable or confirmed cases recorded in 12 countries within the European Economic Area, the report said.
According to the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition, 12 cases were recorded in the United States, 12 cases in Israel, and one case in Japan.
So far, most of the injured have recovered, but a number of them suffered from acute liver failure and required a liver transplant.
Andrea Amon, head of the center, said on Tuesday that the actual cause of the hepatitis cases was still unknown.
She added that investigations so far indicate a relationship between adenoviruses and the Corona virus.
The European Economic Area includes the 27 European Union countries in addition to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Cases have been recorded in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Spain.
The European Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the infection rate is very low, although there is no systematic monitoring.
Since the causative agent of the disease is still unknown, it is not possible to accurately estimate the risks to children at the present time.
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