- In the UK, seven more cases of hepatitis have been found in young infants.
- The current confirmed number rises to 258.
- A total of 183 of the verified cases are located in England.
In the UK, seven more cases of hepatitis have been found in young infants.
After a mysterious increase in cases of the sickness since January, the current confirmed number rises to 258.
A total of 183 of the verified cases are located in England, 35 are located in Scotland, 18 are located in Wales, and 22 are located in Northern Ireland.
According to the UK Health Security Agency, children under the age of five account for the majority of the cases (UKHSA).
Investigations continue to determine whether the adenovirus, a common infection that causes fevers resembling the flu, is connected to the spike.
According to health professionals, cases typically start with diarrhea and nausea before jaundice appears.
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Parents are advised to keep a look out for a yellow tint in their children’s eye whites, which is a telltale indicator of the sickness.
Some medical professionals have hypothesized that there may be a connection between the surge in instances and the decreased viral exposure that kids had during lockdowns.
Worldwide, similar increases in hepatitis diagnoses have been confirmed.
A few children above the age of 10 are also being looked into as potential instances, according to the UKHSA.
Hepatitis can result in a serious sickness, but there haven’t been any reported fatalities in recent cases.
Twelve virus-infected infants had their livers transplanted as of June 17.
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