In Minnesota, one of the latest to see cases, two children have required liver transplants. One of them still waiting.
Health officials say they have detected more cases of a mysterious liver disease in children. Dr. Anthony Cardillo breaks down what you should know.
According to the CDC analysis, all patients were considered generally healthy, with no significant comorbidities and no immune system weakness. The median age was about three years, ranging from younger than two to older than five years.Out of the nine Alabama patients, five were also found to have contracted an adenovirus. While 50 known adenoviruses exist, these five children all contracted the same strain, known as"type 41.
Curiously, most adenoviruses, Type 41 included, often cause only respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms not severe hepatitis. It is still unknown whether that virus is a cause or is somehow contributing to the outbreak. Researchers said any number of viruses, environmental toxins, even medication, can cause severe hepatitis.
Early symptoms of hepatitis include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, joint pain and jaundice."[She experienced] stomach pain, fatigue and no appetite for about a week. Her overall energy level went up and down, so it was really hard to tell that she was as sick as she was," King told ABC News.She is expected to make a full recovery.
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