Adenovirus is the leading hypothesis for severe hepatitis in children in the US

This is information released by US health officials.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is continuing to investigate whether 180 cases of the virus have been detected mysterious hepatitis identified in 36 US states and territories as of October 2021 may represent an increase in rates hepatitis in children or not, or the detection of infections is now due to more widespread testing.

The US CDC in April issued a nationwide warning to doctors about the precaution of hepatitis in children, which can damage the liver and lead to liver failure.

Jay Butler, deputy director of the CDC’s infectious diseases division, said at a meeting that about half of children diagnosed with hepatitis in recent months have been infected. adeno virusa virus that causes the common cold, but the agency is still investigating the disease and its exact cause.

Severe hepatitis in children can damage the liver and lead to liver failure. (Image: Healthline)

“Evidence is being gathered that suggests that the Adeno virus has some role to play in cases of hepatitis, particularly the Adeno-41 virus,” he said.

Butler said, there is a theory that COVID-19 prevention measures can limit exposure to the Adeno virus, leading to this virus infection when social distancing orders and regulations Others are relaxed.

The CDC is also investigating whether COVID-19 infection may play a role in the causative agent, as well as pathogen, drug, and other risk factors.

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