For the unusual increase of cases acute hepatitis in children mainly from 2 to 5 years old, said the professor of Pulmonology at the University of Crete, Nikos Tzanakis speaking on SKAI and the show “Kalimera”.
As he said, there are various speculations about what exactly is happening, however we have to wait in order to find out the cause of this outbreak of the disease, although as it seems due to an adenoviruswhich until recently caused a common cold.
«Thirteen children in Scotland have been thoroughly screened. In 3 of them it turned out to be coronavirus, 5 were negative, 2 seem to have suffered from coronavirus a few months ago. Of the 11 who underwent special tests for adenovirus, 5 were positive. Possibly, this adenovirus that did not cause hepatitis in the past seems to be the culprit“, He stated characteristically.
Asked if there is a correlation hepatitis with the coronavirusMr. Tzanakis explained that there are speculations that quarantine placed children “in a bowl” as a result their immune system does not develop well and the adenovirus finds ground to act in this way.
«The second is that indirectly the coronavirus in some children modified their immune system in such a way that a subsequent infection with a common virus causes these effects“, He added.
Reporting in the symptoms that children show, said that they have fatigue, may develop fever, have jaundice in their eyes and skin, their urine is brightly colored and their stools are discolored. «They may also have gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.“, He underlined.
Regarding the ages, which are affected, the teacher noted that he is up to 16 years old, but 80% -90% of cases are from 2 to 5 years old.
He himself appeared reassuring noting that most cases are self-infecting at homefew have ended up in hospitals and 3-4 cases were so severe hepatic impairment that they needed a liver transplant.
«We must not panic and we must observe hygiene measures. We will have to wait to see what the cause is, how we can take precautions and how widespread this phenomenon will be.“, concluded.
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