The number of children in whom the hepatitis virus has been detected, the cause of which is still unknown, goes to about 200. It first appeared in the UK and spread to 12 countries within a short time.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), at a press conference informed that 140 cases of hepatitis in children have been reported in European countries.
Cases of mysterious hepatitis in children diagnosed with the virus have had symptoms such as jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. So far 17 children have suffered severe inflammation of the liver for which they had to perform a transplant later.
Initially, the virus was detected in the UK, and as of April 21 it has spread to 11 countries. The WHO is closely monitoring the situation and is working in collaboration with the UK health department and other partners.