Undiagnosed liver disease in children. The World Health Organization says the disease has been reported in ten countries, including the UK and US. The disease was diagnosed in 169 children between the ages of one month and 16 years until the 21st of this month. No deaths have been reported. The UK has the highest incidence of the disease. Jaundice is more commonly found in these children.
The presence of adenovirus (F14), which causes fever, cough, common cold, dry throat and diarrhea, has been found in infected people. The majority of those affected are five years old and under. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, yellow urine, itchy skin, and joint pain.
Diarrhea and nausea caused by inflammation of the stomach and intestines are the first manifestation in most cases. Later jaundice is also diagnosed. Jaundice is more likely to be diagnosed in healthy children. A study by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found that more studies were being conducted on the condition. Says Meera Chand
On the 5th of this month, 10 cases were reported in Scotland. Three days later, 74 children were diagnosed with the disease in the UK. As of April 21 alone, 114 cases had been reported in the UK. Of these, 10 underwent liver transplant surgery. Spain (13), Israel (12) and the US (nine). A total of 21 cases have been reported in Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium.
Children who are usually diagnosed with adenovirus do not have serious health problems. But in this new case it is the opposite. Health experts point out that inflammation of the liver due to adenovirus infection is rare. At the same time, research is underway to determine whether the virus is genetically modified.
English Summary: Undiagnosed liver disease in children
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