Canada detects severe hepatitis of ‘unknown origin’ cases in kids. What is it?
hepatitis of “unknown origin” found in children across the country.The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) told Global News on Wednesday it is aware of reports of this illness as other regions in the world report cases of liver disease in kids with an unknown cause.“These are being investigated further to determine if they are related to cases in the United Kingdom and the United States,” PHAC said. “As the investigation evolves, we will keep the public updated accordingly.”Here’s what we know so far.So far, 190 children worldwide have developed sudden liver disease for reasons unknown.
At least one child died and several others needed to have liver transplants, the WHO said.Otherwise healthy children are developing hepatitis, or liver inflammation often caused by viruses.
Children impacted so far range in age from one month to 16 years.Most cases have occurred in Europe. The first U.K. cases were recorded in January, while the U.S.
detected its first cases in October in Alabama. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made that announcement last week.
United States
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Cases: 46 252 513
Deaths: 750 423
Recovered: 0
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India
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Cases: 34 321 025
Deaths: 459 652
Recovered: 0
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Brazil
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Cases: 21 835 785
Deaths: 608 235
Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom
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Cases: 9 215 683
Deaths: 141 607
Recovered: 0
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Russia
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Cases: 8 494 589
Deaths: 237 619
Recovered: 0
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