“There are many causes of hepatitis, but evaluation of these children did not find a clear source,” state epidemiologist Leisha Nolen said of the two Utah cases. “While rare, children do get hepatitis and we don’t always know the cause.”
Dr. Leisha Nolen at a news conference in January 2022. On Wednesday, Nolen announced that two Utah children under the age of 10 had been treated for hepatitis symptoms "with no known cause."Two Utah children under the age of 10 have been treated for hepatitis symptoms “with no known cause,” and their cases have been identified and included in theHepatitis is a liver inflammation that can lead to severe illness.
Both Utah children who mysteriously came down with hepatitis symptoms were hospitalized with serious illness, but have since recovered, officials said. Utah health officials are investigating whether the two pediatric cases are related to similar cases in other states and countries, which may be related to an infection of
, a virus that “usually causes mild colds or stomach illnesses in children,” according to the Utah Department of Health.Providers are encouraged to report any suspected cases to public health officials for further investigation. And parents are urged to contact their health care providers if they are concerned about any symptoms their child may be experiencing.
According to the health department, simple actions to protect against hepatitis include frequent hand-washing, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick and keeping up-to-date on vaccinations.
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