New Delhi: Recent outbreaks of unexplained hepatitis cases in children have caused serious liver problems in affected children as parents continue to be concerned about the mysterious illness. The world has urged parents or guardians to observe their children closely if they report any symptoms of mysterious liver disease, the US health organization CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) said adenovirus infection may be associated with mysterious disease. Is. Illness in children. The disease is most common in young children from one month to 16 years of age.Also read – Additional Covid-19 booster for vulnerable groups recommended by the US CDC
To date, at least 169 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children have been reported in 12 countries. Out of 169 cases, one child died of mysterious strain of severe hepatitis. Nine cases of mysterious liver disease have been reported in the US. The CDC said in its report that “adenovirus was detected in the complete blood samples of all patients by real-time PCR testing.” Also read – CDC’s U-turn amid fears of Covid Delta variant: Vaccinated people to re-mask in US
What is adenovirus?
Adenovirus is a common virus that causes a variety of diseases. They can cause cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea and pink eye (conjunctivitis). You can get an adenovirus infection at any age. Adenovirus can cause mild to severe illness, although severe illness is less common. People with weakened immune systems, or existing respiratory or cardiac disease, have an increased risk of developing serious illness from adenovirus infection. Also read – U.S. Rapid epidemics return to pre-life? The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks
“Adenovirus is known to cause hepatitis in children with immune system. It may be an undercognized contributor to liver injury in healthy children; However, the severity of the relationship is under investigation, “the CDC said. The adenovirus is usually transmitted from infected people to other people through close personal contact, such as shaking hands, coughing and sneezing, touching the air, objects containing adenovirus or the surface of your mouth. Touching the nose or eyes.
Symptoms of adenovirus infection
- Common cold or flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Dry throat
- Acute bronchitis (inflammation of the airways of the lungs, sometimes called “chest cold”)
- Pneumonia (infection of the lungs)
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Inflammation of the stomach or intestines
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
How to protect your children and yourself from adenovirus infection
- Wash your and your baby’s hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- Stay home when you are sick
- Take the cough and sneeze into the tissue or your upper sleeve, not with your hands
- Avoid sharing cups and utensils with others
