Berlin: The World Health Organization says that at least one death has been reported in Europe in connection with an outbreak of a mysterious liver disease affecting children United States of america,
The UN health agency said late Saturday that it has so far received reports of at least 169 cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin” from a dozen countries.
Cases were reported in children aged one month to 16 years, and 17 of them were ill people who needed liver transplants.
The WHO did not say in which country the death occurred.
First cases were registered BritainWhere 114 children have become ill.
WHO said in a statement, “It is not yet clear whether there is an increase in hepatitis cases, or an increase in awareness of hepatitis cases, which occur at an expected rate but go undetected. ”
Experts say the cases may be linked to viruses more commonly associated with colds, but further research is ongoing.
“While adenovirus is a possible hypothesis, investigations are ongoing for the causative agent,” WHO said, noting that the virus has been detected in at least 74 cases. At least 20 children tested positive for coronavirus.
WHO said affected countries are increasing surveillance of hepatitis cases in children.
The UN health agency said late Saturday that it has so far received reports of at least 169 cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin” from a dozen countries.
Cases were reported in children aged one month to 16 years, and 17 of them were ill people who needed liver transplants.
The WHO did not say in which country the death occurred.
First cases were registered BritainWhere 114 children have become ill.
WHO said in a statement, “It is not yet clear whether there is an increase in hepatitis cases, or an increase in awareness of hepatitis cases, which occur at an expected rate but go undetected. ”
Experts say the cases may be linked to viruses more commonly associated with colds, but further research is ongoing.
“While adenovirus is a possible hypothesis, investigations are ongoing for the causative agent,” WHO said, noting that the virus has been detected in at least 74 cases. At least 20 children tested positive for coronavirus.
WHO said affected countries are increasing surveillance of hepatitis cases in children.