- Health confirmed the death of a 3-year-old boy, it was a suspected case of acute hepatitis.
- The entity’s Secretary of Health, Alejandro Efraín Benítez Herrera, reported that the minor, originally from Tulancingo, died at 2:45 in the morning on Wednesday.
- He pointed out that they are still waiting to know the results of the studies carried out by the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (INDRE).
The Secretary of Health of Hidalgo confirmed that a three-year-old boy who died early Wednesday morning janl La Raza Hospital of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Mexico City, is a suspected case of acute hepatitis.
The entity’s Secretary of Health, Alejandro Efraín Benítez Herrera, reported that the minor, originally from Tulancingo, He passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
He pointed out that they are still waiting to know the results of the studies carried out by the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (INDRE), to confirm or rule out that the child had acute hepatitis of unknown cause, that in recent weeks has been reported in several countries, including Mexico.
The boy was hospitalized in Mexico City, where was awaiting a liver transplant due to the deterioration of his organ, which finally caused his death.
Benítez Herrera pointed out that the entity has three other cases under suspicion, in the municipality of n Zacualtipán, to whom the INDRE also carried out studies, their evolution is favorable and they are at home.
What are the new symptoms of childhood acute hepatitis?
The symptoms do not vary in relation to the already known hepatitis, although there are some less common conditions among infants that have been affected:
- Threw up
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Tiredness
- Yellowish color in eyes
- yellowish skin color
- loss of appetite
How is new acute childhood hepatitis spread?
The World Health Organization is still studying the causes that led to this outbreak. Especially since it is unknown if it is environmental; one of the theories indicates that it is an adenovirus can lead to the appearance of symptoms and subsequently inflammation of the liver.
On the other hand, specialists have pointed out that There is no transmission between families.
Is there any treatment to care for children with acute hepatitis?
It is recommended to go to the doctor when the symptoms begin to be present. Initially, the first conditions such as fever can be treated and tiredness or try to stabilize the patient in case the situation worsens. In some cases it may require hospitalization.
How to prevent a contagion of this new acute hepatitis?
Because the ways in which children can become infected are unknown, It is recommended to follow basic care measures, such as hand washing and covering coughs or sneezes.
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