The cases ofacute hepatitis of unknown origine, the first of which have been revealed fin mars and Ecosse, continue to increase. We identify some 114 in the UK, 53 in eleven European countries (Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Belgium, Italy…), 12 in the United States and Israel, 1 in Japan. France, for its part, has 2.
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A worrying situation
As of last Thursday, the European Diseases Agency classified the situation as a “worrying public event” for several reasons: firstly because the cause of illness is unexplainedbecause’she touches childrenand because its impact can be potentially serious.
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A type 41 adenovirus
In the United States, analyzes carried out by the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC) would show that it is a adenovirus. In general, adenoviruses are commonplace. They can cause various symptoms: respiratory, digestive disorders Of type gastroenteritis or hepatitis, or even conjunctivitis.
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More specifically, it is a type 41 adenovirus which has been detected for 9 cases in children aged 1 to 6 years, Alabama. Other cases, notably in Wisconsin, are analyzed. The origin of this acute hepatitis of unknown origin would therefore become clearer.
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