The CDC is investigating at least 180 cases of severe hepatitis with unknown cause among children—an increase from the 109 cases that were reported earlier this month, federal officials confirm.
The CDC is investigating 109 cases of hepatitis, including five deaths. The cause of the outbreak is undetermined and has been found in at least 25 states.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now investigating at least 180 cases ofwith unknown cause among children — an increase from the 109 cases that were reported earlier this month, federal officials confirmed on Wednesday.
“It’s important to note that severe hepatitis in children remains rare. However, we encourage parents and caregivers to be aware of the symptoms of hepatitis – particularly jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin or eyes – and to contact their child’s healthcare provider with any concern,” officials wrote in a press release Wednesday.
Earlier this month, the CDC reported that five children had died in the outbreak. There have been no additional deaths reported since February, and the proportion of patients requiring liver transplants has gone down to 9% since May 5 from 15%, officials said. It's unclear what's causing the hepatitis, but the leading theory is adenovirus, which usually cause mild cold-like or flu-like illness. They are also investigating if there is a link to prior COVID-19 infection, either on its own or in connection to adenovirus.The Emergency Operations Center at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is active in Atlanta, March 19. 2021.
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