Portugal has 17 probable cases of pediatric acute hepatitis. In the last month, Observer 3 more cases
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The most recent data go up to last Friday, when Portugal had 17 probable cases of acute hepatitis in children. The General Health Directorate which, this Monday, is the balance sheet of the New General Health Directorate.
“Portugal reported on June 24 17 probable cases of hepatitis of unknown etiology in pediatric age, reported since April 28,” the statement reads. Thus, compared to the previous month, there are three new cases of the disease. “The reported cases have occurred with clinical resolution, with no serious cases having occurred”, underlines the note from the DGS.
Acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children. What is it, what are the symptoms and what risks does this infection have?
In the last three weeks, the DGS stood out, both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control have pointed to the last reduction in the number of cases worldwidebut despite this, they ask countries that continue to detect and report probable cases.
In the first months of 2022, there was an increase in the number of cases of this hepatitis of unknown origin. The United Kingdom was the first country to account for the situation. Although most cases are mild, one in ten children needs a liver transplant because of serious problems.