Dr. Yong made a post on his personal Facebook page. It is a warning of a mysterious hepatitis that has spread to more than 20 countries.
(11 May 2022) Prof. Dr. Yong Phu Worawan, Head of the Center specializing in Virology Clinic, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a surveillance message via private Facebook. The epidemic of acute hepatitis, which at this time has already found patients in more than 20 countries.
by the message of Dr. Yong who posted it There are together as follows
Acute pediatric hepatitis found in more than 20 countries, Yong Phu Worawan, May 11, 2021.
during the past month Acute hepatitis in children has been reported beginning in the UK, US and in more than 20 countries. The World Health Organization reported 348 cases (May 11, 2022). The disease is quite severe, with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and is followed by jaundice, yellow eyes. Severe liver failure and has died Many have had liver transplants. The cause of this disease is unknown. May be associated with Adenovirus 41 virus infection.
At present, severe species are not reported in Thailand. Liver Disease Counseling Center not yet reported
in severe cases of hepatitis in children The most common hepatitis viruses will be tested first, namely, hepatitis A, B, C and E. If not found, the Herpes group will be tested for dengue, Parvo B19. The adenovirus can be tested for adenovirus. The strains are classified in the Hexon gene section to isolate the line. breed
If a patient suspects such symptoms and needs additional examinations Ask to send blood (serum examination) to the throat or behind the nasal cavity. (as with COVID) and feces. The center is happy to test for
Tonight I will have a meeting with many countries. At this meeting in the Association International Pediatric Association (IPA)
News source : Facebook – Yong Poovorawan
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