how
adenovirus is linked
to this condition is unclear, however, researchers say it could be due to a number of possibilities. because children haven’t been exposed to many different viruses and germs through the pandemic, suddenly being exposed to adenovirus may lead to a more intense immune response than would otherwise occur. another possibility is the evolution of a new adenovirus that may cause the liver to become inflamed.
scientists are also searching to understand if a previous covid infection followed by infection with adenovirus could lead to liver inflammation.
common symptoms include diarrhea, nausea
an investigation by the ukhsa, public health scotland, public health wales and the public health agency, found cases are mostly occurring in young
children under the age of 5
. common initial symptoms include gastroenteritis illness (diarrhea and nausea), followed by jaundice.
in the u.k., the covid vaccine is not yet eligible for children under five years of age and none of the children tested were vaccinated — so there is
no link to the covid vaccine
.
there have been at least 169 cases reported worldwide as of april 23, with 114 reported in the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, 13 in spain, 12 in israel, nine in the united states, six in denmark, approximately five in ireland, four in the netherlands, four in italy, two in norway, two in france, one in romania and one in belgium.