Singapore reported a case of acute hepatitis with no known cause, on Saturday (30/4). According to the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH), the case happened to a 10-month-old boy.
Singapore’s Ministry of Health stressed that an investigation into the case was ongoing. Including whether the cases reported in Singapore are similar to the recent global outbreak of concern.
Reports of acute hepatitis or liver inflammation in infants received MOH Friday (29/4). This 10-month-old baby is being treated in the emergency unit of the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Until now, a number of close contacts from the baby’s family are declared in good health.
“Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the case has a presentation similar to the case of acute hepatitis of unknown cause reported internationally and by the World Health Organization (WHO),” he added.
“Laboratory test results have established a negative case for the common virus that causes hepatitis (hepatitis viruses types A, B, C and E). The case had a previous history of COVID-19 infection in December 2021, although there is no current evidence of acute hepatitis associated with COVID -19.”
Singapore’s Ministry of Health confirmed there were more than 200 cases of infection with ‘mysterious hepatitis’ in 17 countries. Therefore, the local Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely and has informed all medical practitioners to be on the lookout for symptoms of hepatitis infection whose cause cannot be identified.
Quoted from Channel News Asia, hepatitis can be caused by viral infections, use of alcohol, poisons, drugs, and certain medical conditions. The exact cause of acute hepatitis in this case worldwide is unknown, although preliminary investigations suggest that the case may be related to an adenovirus infection.
Adenovirus is a common virus that usually causes respiratory or gastrointestinal disease and is generally not known to cause hepatitis in otherwise healthy children.
As a precaution, good hand washing and respiratory hygiene help reduce the spread of many common infections, including adenovirus infections. Unwell children are advised to stay home until symptoms have stopped or are judged fit to return to school.
Parents should be aware of the symptoms of hepatitis and seek early medical attention if concerned. Symptoms of hepatitis include:
Dark urine
The dirt is pale, gray
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
Itchy skin
Muscle or joint pain
Fever
Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain
Fatigue or loss of appetite
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