Ana Rosa Marroquín Escamilla, head of the Nuevo León Health Secretariat reported that four cases were reported in the state in children under 16 with a diagnosis of acute hepatitis and increased liver enzymes, which are stable.
The state official explained that the cases are being monitored to assess their evolution and later share more complete information.
“There is no specific causal agent, there are different theories and, in a percentage of cases, just under 30%, a virus called adenovirus has been isolated in parallel, which is a respiratory virus, we still do not have the certainty that this is the agent that is causing the inflammation of the liver”, he referred.
Through a statement, the state Health Secretariat confirmed that the entity proceeded to collect the necessary information and send the samples to the INDRE (Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference) for study and thereby identify possible causes.
Marroquín Escamilla confirmed that the cases are essentially developing in minors, so it is necessary to be “attentive to any symptom that may make us suspect that the child may develop hepatitis.”
During the press conference, he mentioned that some of the warning signs are abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and yellow skin and mucous membranes (jaundice). He recommended that if the symptoms are detected, it is necessary to seek medical attention.
In general, hepatitis in children, historically, has been a relatively benign disease caused mostly by a virus known as hepatitis A virus, but in these cases it has essentially not been identified, which is what we expected.”
It should be noted that hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and is caused by various causes; the most frequent infectious agents are the viruses responsible for hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. When the inflammation occurs quickly and abruptly, it is considered acute.
recommendations
The head of the state agency indicated that some of the recommendations are: frequently wash and disinfect hands.
As well as covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, preferably use a tissue and throw it in the trash after using it, avoid sharing food, drinks, cutlery and plates and frequently clean and disinfect toys and objects that can be brought into the room. mouth for minors.
Previously, the World Health Organization had reported 348 cases in 21 countries, including 26 children who required liver transplantation as of May 10.
Similarly, it was detailed that the event was notified for the first time on April 5 by the National Liaison Center for International Health Regulations in the United Kingdom.