The investigation on the acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children

YAO Kai-Hu, MENG Qing-Hong, YU Dan

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2022, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (6) : 604-613.

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2022, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (6) : 604-613. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2205024
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The investigation on the acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children

  • YAO Kai-Hu, MENG Qing-Hong, YU Dan
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In April 2022, the United Kingdom notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of an unexpected increase in acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children. Subsequent investigations have found more than 400 cases in more than 20 countries and regions around the world. Although the potential role of adenovirus type 41 in the pathogenesis of these cases is one hypothesis, it is probably not the only pathogenic factor, and other infectious and non-infectious causes cannot be completely ruled out. For hepatitis caused by non-hepatitis A, B, C, D and E viruses, there is a lack of systematic monitoring and research, and many unknowns still exist. According to the current etiology speculation and epidemiological characteristics of adenovirus in China, cases of acute hepatitis with unknown origin may be found in China in the future. There is also a risk of imported cases. This article systematically sorts out the reports and studies on child acute hepatitis of unknown origin, hoping to attract the attention of pediatric clinicians in China, raise awareness and vigilance, and calmly prepare for possible abnormal situations.

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Acute hepatitis / Unknown origin / Child

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YAO Kai-Hu, MENG Qing-Hong, YU Dan. The investigation on the acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2022, 24(6): 604-613 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2205024
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